Equip for Equality provides self-advocacy and legal help for people with disabilities in Illinois with no fee for services. It is the only comprehensive, cross-disability advocacy organization serving people of all ages throughout the state. Advocates and attorneys provide information and advice to individuals to enable them to advocate on their own behalf. Projects include […]
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The Community Service Center is a social service hub for northern Champaign County with two food pantries, one for Champaign County, and one for Rantoul Township High School students. The Center offers utility and prescription help, fax/copy service for a nominal fee, notary service, recreation vouchers for income eligible youth, clothing referrals, holiday food and
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The Champaign County Clerk And Recoder’s Office distributes voter registration information.
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CCAMR provides grants to adults (age 18 and older) with intellectual disability who live in Champaign County. The purpose of the mini grants (for $100 – $2000) is to enrich an individual’s life by providing funds to support the purchase of equipment or supports that will assist the individual in maintaining or obtaining independence in
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The Arc of Illinois advocates for funding and legislation to benefit people with disabilities and provides training opportunities for families and professionals. Illinois Life Span provides statewide information and resources focused on advocacy, services, and supports for people with I/DD. The Family to Family Health Information Center provides information focused on health and insurance issues
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NAMI Champaign County provides free educational programs, support groups, classes, community education programs, and advocacy to people who are affected with mental health conditions and their supporters in the East Central IL area. The NAMI general phone is 1-800-950-6264. The NAMI Champaign County Warmline is designed to help individuals to connect with, and navigate, resources for
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GROW is a uniquely structured community mental health movement. Started in Australia 1957, Grow’s program of personal growth, group method and caring sharing community have all been developed from former mental health patients (12 step program) rebuilding their lives after a breakdown. GROW is anonymous, non-denominational and open to all. Groups are run by other
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Urbana-Champaign meetings are open to people who have depression, bipolar disorder, and/or related mental health problems, whether formally diagnosed or not. The alliance also offers support for the friends and families of those who struggle with these illnesses. All alliance meetings are peer led and have no medical professionals present. Open
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CU Able is a safe and accepting support network within the local community. The group focuses on advocacy, awareness and tries to help its members incorporate self-care into their routine by organizing local events such as mom’s retreats, family dinners, and the Larkin’s Place Parent Network. CU Able is a welcoming group where people can
The Champaign Urbana Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group helps individuals living with MS and/or their family members, friends and care partners gain support from others living with MS. More specifically, the group shares experiences and gets feedback, learns from expert speakers, and learns about potential opportunities to participate in research. The group meets every second
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