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This page offers a variety of services and organizations that help people with disabilities live more independently at home. Resources include home care agencies, personal assistants, and programs that support daily living needs.
Access Living – Personal Assistant Services
Access Living connects people with disabilities to personal assistants who support independent living. They also offer training and resources for both consumers and assistants.
Phone: 312.640.2184
Advocate Health at Home
Advocate Health at Home provides skilled nursing, therapy, and home health aide services to help patients recover and manage health conditions at home. Services are available across multiple Illinois counties.
Phone: 800.862.2201
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
ADRCs offer information and assistance to older adults and people with disabilities, helping them access long-term care services and supports. They serve as a local resource hub for navigating care options.
Phone: No direct phone number listed.
Care.com
Care.com is an online platform that helps families find caregivers for children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. Users can search for personal assistants, home health aides, and other support professionals.
Phone: No phone number listed.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago – In-Home Support Services
Catholic Charities offers in-home support services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, including homemaker assistance and personal care. Services are available throughout Cook and Lake Counties.
Phone: 312.655.7700
Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
CILs are community-based organizations that provide advocacy, peer support, and independent living services for people with disabilities. They also help individuals hire and manage personal assistants.
Phone: No direct phone number listed.
Chicago Commons – Home Care Services
Chicago Commons offers home care services to seniors and adults with disabilities, including personal care, housekeeping, and companionship. Their caregivers are trained to support independent living.
Phone: 773.373.5055
Community Care Program – Illinois Department on Aging
This state-funded program helps older adults remain in their homes by providing services like personal assistance, adult day care, and emergency home response. Eligibility is based on income and need.
Phone: 800.252.8966
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) – Illinois
CDPAP allows individuals with disabilities to hire and manage their own personal assistants, including family members. This model promotes autonomy and personalized care.:
Phone: 800.843.6154
Easterseals – Home and Community-Based Services
Easterseals provides home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities, including personal care, respite, and support for daily living. Services vary by location.
Phone: 800.221.6827
Home Instead
Home Instead offers personalized in-home care for seniors, including companionship, personal care, and specialized support for conditions like Alzheimer’s. Services are available nationwide.
Phone: 866.825.1779
Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL)
INCIL is a statewide network of Centers for Independent Living that support people with disabilities through advocacy, peer support, and personal assistant services.
Phone: 217.525.1308
Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare provides home health care services including skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care. They serve individuals with chronic conditions, disabilities, and post-hospital needs.:
Phone: 630.778.0800
Options for Community Living
Options for Community Living offers housing and support services for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Their programs promote independence and community integration.:
Phone: 844.701.6435
Self-Directed Assistance – Illinois Department of Human Services
This program allows individuals with disabilities to direct their own care by hiring and managing personal assistants. It supports independence and choice in daily living.
Phone: 800.843.6154
Visiting Angels
Visiting Angels provides non-medical home care services including personal care, companionship, and respite for family caregivers. Services are tailored to individual needs.
Phone: 800.365.4189
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