Resources

Disability Support

Autism Support Home Services

ABA therapy, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, early learners group, occupational therapy, social skills group, and feeding therapy

Phone:
(779) 771-6343

Address:
7117 Crimson Ridge Dr #110
Rockford, IL 61107

URL:
https://autismhomesupport.com/rockfordcenter/

Autism speaks

Online help, information, resource guides, advocates, etc.

URL:
https://www.autismspeaks.org/

Barbara Olsen Center of Hope

Education, training and community integration for individuals with disabilities; Range of motion class / therapeutic yoga / adaptive kitchen / multi-sensory room and more

Phone:
(815) 964-9275

Address:
3206 N Central Ave,
Rockford, IL 61101

Hours:
24/7

URL:
https://b-olsoncenterofhope.org/

Belvidere Park District Special Recreation (NASR)

Sports, art, social events, field trips for those with disabilities

Phone:
(815) 547-5711 ext. 14

Address:
1006 W. Lincoln Ave.
Belvidere, IL 61008

URL:
https://www.belviderepark.org/special-recreation/

Caravel Autism Health

Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and social skills training

Phone:
(815) 516-5406

Address:
6565 E State St,
Rockford, IL 61108

Hours:
M-F: 8 am – 5 pm

URL:
https://caravelautism.com/

Center for Sight & Hearing

For individuals with vision and/or hearing loss; Clinical services, support groups, sign language classes, recreational and social activities

Phone:
(815) 332-6800

Address:
8038 MacIntosh Ln,
Rockford, IL 61107

Hours:
M-F: 8 am – 4:30 pm

URL:
https://cshni.org/

Child & Family Connections #1 – Youth Services Network

Serves children birth to age 3 with developmental delays and/or disabilities; Provides referrals to evaluations and Early Intervention services such as physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, developmental therapy, nutrition, audiology, counseling, etc

Phone:
(815) 986-1947

Address:
107 N 3rd St A,
Rockford, IL 61103

Hours:
M-F: 8 am – 4:30 pm

URL:
https://ysnkids.com/ysn-programs/

Easter Seals

Resources for: accessibility, autism, employment and training, in-home care, mental health services, therapy, veteran reintegration, senior career employment, respite services, testing for IEP

Phone:
(800) 221-6827

Address:
730 N Church St,
Rockford, IL 61103

URL:
https://www.easterseals.com/

Elizabeth Rhyne, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Meet with parents with similar experiences; Explore and identify child’s strengths and weaknesses; Teach them how to use helpful strategies; Learn how to manage symptoms at home and school

Phone:
(815) 391-3055

Address:
4320 Spring Creek Rd,
Rockford, IL 61107

Hours:
M-F: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

URL:
https://forestcitycounseling.com/elizabeth-rhyne/

GiGi’s Playhouse

Down syndrome awareness centers; Programs: math and literacy tutoring, advocacy, therapeutic-based programs, career development

Phone:
(815) 654-7529

Address:
8801 N 2nd St #2
Machesney Park, IL 61115

Hours:
M-F: 8 am – 4 pm

URL:
https://gigisplayhouse.org/rockford/

Harmony Autism Therapy

ABA therapy, autism evaluations, home based ABA, early intervention, jump-start, parent/guardian training; Serves McHenry and Kane Counties, Rockford, and Freeport

Phone:
(855) 690-2192

Hours:
24/7

URL:
https://harmony-autism.com/

High Road School of Belvidere

Academic and therapeutic services for those ages 5-21 experiencing emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and other health impairments; School-based setting

Phone:
(815) 597-8760

Address:
7133 Garden Prairie Rd,
Garden Prairie, IL 61038

URL:
https://sesischools.com/locations/high-road-school-of-belvidere/

Illinois Division of Developmental Disabilities

Support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; In-home supports to help with independent living, respite care for caregivers, job coaching, residential living arrangements, adaptive equipment

Phone:
(888) 337-5267

URL:
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=81789

Lutheran Social Services

Services for adults with disabilities

Phone:
(815) 969-8836

Address:
308 W State St #250,
Rockford, IL 61101

Hours:
M-F: 8:30 am – 5 pm

URL:
https://www.lssi.org/services-children-community.php

Milestone, Inc.

Serves individuals with disabilities; Adult group homes, RocVale children’s home (ages 6-21), residential facility for the disabled and medically fragile, worker training and employment

Phone:
(815) 654-6100

Address:
4060 McFarland Rd,
Loves Park, IL 61111

Hours:
M-F: 8 am – 4 pm

URL:
https://milestone-inc.org/

Northwest Illinois Association – Autism Resource Library

Books, videotapes, DVD’s, journals, and curriculum materials for teachers, families, administrators, paraprofessionals, and related services staff looking for information

Phone:
(815) 964-0937

Address:
4920 East State Street, Unit 6
Rockford, IL 61108

URL:
https://www.thenia.org/

RAMP

Services and advocacy for individuals with disabilities including employment resources, community education, accessibility assessments, and individual services

Phone:
(815) 968-7467

Address:
202 Market St,
Rockford, IL 61107

Hours:
M-Th: 8 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am – 12 pm

URL:
https://rampcil.org/

Rockford Park District Therapeutic Recreation

Inclusion services, sports, fitness, arts, leisure, teen programs, social programs for those with disabilities

Phone:
(815) 987-1606

Address:
401 S. Main St, Ste. 108,
Rockford, IL 61101

Hours:
M-F: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

URL:
https://rockfordparkdistrict.org/therapeutic

Service Inc.

PUNS (prioritization for urgency of need for services) – assistance with joining statewide waiting list for individuals with disabilities in need of services; ISSA (individual service and support advocacy) 

Phone:
(815) 339-0740

Address:
3842 Pyramid Dr
Rockford, IL 61109

URL:
https://www.svcincofil.org/

Swedish American Pediatric Therapy

Occupational, speech/language, physical, aquatic, oral motor/ feeding therapy

Phone:
(815) 489-4470

Address:
209 9th St, Suite 302,
Rockford, IL 61104

Hours:
M-F: 8 am – 5 pm

URL:
https://www.swedishamerican.org

The Arc of Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle Counties

Education, training and community integration for individuals with disabilities; Range of motion class, therapeutic yog, adaptive kitchen, multi-sensory room and more

Phone:
(815) 965-3455

Address:
2820 McFarland Rd,
Rockford, IL 61107

Hours:
M-F: 9 am – 4 pm

URL:
http://www.arcwbo.org/home0.aspx

The Superhero Center for Autism

Support, education, and resources for individuals with autism and other special needs and their families; Support groups, community center; Parent support resources to help navigate IEPs, therapy options, daily life challenges

Phone:
(815) 977-3065

Address:
4205 Galleria Dr,
Loves Park, IL 61111

Hours:
M, W, F: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
T: 3 pm – 6 pm, Th: 9 am – 12 pm

URL:
https://www.svcincofil.org/

UIC – Specialized Care for Children

Care coordination for children with specialized healthcare needs; Support accessing diagnostic testing, finding specialized medical care, resources, navigating insurance, communicating with specialists

Phone:
(815) 987-7571

Address:
801 N Perryville Rd Ste #5,
Rockford, IL 61107

Hours:
M-F: 8 am – 4:30 pm

URL:
http://www.dscc.uic.edu/

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