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- This new legislation requires emergency response operators such as those at 911 centers, to refer calls seeking mental and behavioral health support to a new service that can dispatch a team of mental health professionals instead of police.
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What specific services are provided under each service category shall be based on local needs; special attention shall be given to unserved and underserved populations, including children and youth, racial and ethnic minorities, and the elderly. The service categories shall include:
The Supportive Living Program is an affordable assisted living model administered by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) that offers older adults (65+ years old) and persons with physical disabilities (22+ years old) housing and Home and Community-Based Services as an alternative to nursing facility placement. Qualifying individuals choose from a menu of services provided by ...
To access services, use the DHS Office Locator to find your local Family Community Resource Center (FCRC) or other programs and services in your area.
Residents receive complete and individualized residential habilitation, personal support services and supports under the direction of a community support team within the local agency. The table below includes the list of CILA providers in Illinois with their contact information, sorted by County.
The Commission is established to encourage community service and volunteer participation as a means of community and State problem-solving; to promote and support voluntary resident involvement in government and private programs throughout the State; to develop a long-term, comprehensive vision and plan of action for national volunteerism and ...
The Serve Illinois Commission is a 25-member, bi-partisan board appointed by the Governor. Its mission is to improve Illinois communities by enhancing traditional volunteer activities and supporting national service programs.
Pursuant to this Act, the Department of Human Services shall facilitate the establishment of a comprehensive and coordinated array of community services based upon a federal, State and local partnership.
