Disability Services in Whiteside County, Illinois
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Whiteside County, Illinois. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Whiteside County
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Whiteside County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Whiteside County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL) ((815) 625-7860, Sterling)
- The Arc of Illinois. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- Sinnissippi Centers Inc (815-625-0013, Sterling)
- Mobile Unit (815-625-3507, Rock Falls)
- Morrison High School (815-772-4071, Morrison)
- Sterling High School (815-625-6800, Sterling)
- Whiteside Chd - Rock Falls (815-626-2230 x1206, Rock Falls)
- Bi-County Sp Ed-3-5 Life Skills-M (Morrison)
- Bi-County Sp Ed-K-2 Life Skills-M (Morrison)
- Bi-County Sp Ed-Life Skill Jr Hgh (Morrison)
- Bi-County Sp Ed-Life Skills HS-Mo (Morrison)
- Frances House Inc (815-625-4444, STERLING). Residential care (I/DD)
- Genesis Healthcare, Inc (815-625-1115, STERLING). In-home support
- Lifescape Community Services, Inc. (815-490-1125, STERLING). Case management / support coordination
- Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois (815-625-8571, STERLING). Group home / residential (I/DD)
- Castor Home Nursing Inc (815-624-3177, STERLING)
- Cgh Home Nursing (815-622-0836, STERLING)
- Heartland Home Nursing (815-626-3467, STERLING)
- Castor Medical Transportation Inc (630-329-2327, STERLING). Medical & accessible transport
- Winning Wheels Inc (815-537-5168, PROPHETSTOWN). Medical & accessible transport
- Greencastle Of Sterling, Inc. ((815) 625-1400, Sterling)
- Sci Apartments Iv ((815) 284-2834, Sterling)
- Northwestern Illinois Center For Independent Living (STERLING)
- Alices Breast Prosthesis Shop (815-438-6481, DEER GROVE). Medical equipment & supplies
Statewide programs serving Whiteside County
These serve every county in Illinois, including Whiteside County.
- Institute on Disability and Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Equip for Equality (800-537-2632). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities ((312) 814-2080). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Illinois Assistive Technology Program ((217) 522-7985). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (217-717-8016). Parent center: free special-education help for families
- Family Resource Center on Disabilities (312-939-3513). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Illinois
- Will County
- White County
- Williamson County
- Wayne County
- Calhoun County
- Cumberland County
- Fulton County
- Jasper County
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