Who do I call first for disability services in Will County, Illinois?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Illinois vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Will County.

Is help available in Spanish in Will County?

Yes. This Will County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Illinois agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Will County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Will County, Illinois

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Will 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 Will 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 Will County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Will County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Disability Resource Center (DRC) formerly Will-Grundy CIL ((815) 729-0162, Joliet)
Project SEARCH — UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook (Bolingbrook). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Residential and Social Services (Joliet). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
Pediatric Center and Corporate Office (main office) (Joliet). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Illinois. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Will-Grundy
Advent Health — Adventist/Med Center Bolingbrook (630-312-5000 x2100, Bolingbrook)
AMITA — Saint Joseph Medical Center (815-725-7133 x3025, Joliet)
Cornerstone Services Inc (815-727-6667, Joliet)
Crossroads Counseling Services PLLC (815-941-3882, Plainfield)
Aunt Martha's Health Center West Joliet (877-692-8686, Joliet)
Aunt Martha's Joliet East Community Health Center (708-747-7100, Joliet)
VNA Health Care Romeoville (630-892-4355, Romeoville)
VNA Health Care- Joliet (630-978-2532, Joliet)
Elevated By Love Ministries Inc (NAPERVILLE)
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet (JOLIET)
Joseph E Fisher School (Joliet)
LASEC Academy (Lockport)
1st Care Health And Home Care Services (877-723-0068, ROMEOVILLE). In-home support
A New Day Counseling & Family Wellness, Inc. Nfp (815-683-8700, PLAINFIELD). Children's mental-health clinic
Aba Everyday Llc (217-417-9413, JOLIET). Behavioral health agency
Above All Home Care, Inc (815-838-3500, LOCKPORT). In-home support
Ability Home Health Care, Inc (815-277-2725, FRANKFORT)
Advanced Nursing Care, Inc (630-417-9417, BOLINGBROOK)

Statewide programs serving Will County

These serve every county in Illinois, including Will 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

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