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Legal Advocacy Service

Address

9511 Harrison Avenue W-335
Des Plaines, IL 60016

(866) 274-8023

www2.illinois.gov/sites/gac/LAS/Pages/default.aspx

Description:

Legal information and representation for children and adults with disabilities living in mental health facilities, residential programs, community placements, or nursing homes. Issues addressed include (but not limited to) admission and discharge from hospitalization, adequate treatment, refusal of unwanted services, and confidentiality of mental health records.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

November 9, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

9511 Harrison Avenue W-335
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Contacts

Dr. Mary L. Milano

Executive Director

Phone Numbers

Intake

(866) 274-8023

Fax

(847) 294-4263

Main

(847) 294-4264

TTY

(866) 333-3362

Legal Status:

Government - State

Description

Legal information and representation for children and adults with disabilities living in mental health facilities, residential programs, community placements, or nursing homes. Issues addressed include (but not limited to) admission and discharge from hospitalization, adequate treatment, refusal of unwanted services, and confidentiality of mental health records.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Confirm any requirements over the phone

Eligibility

Children and adults with disabilities living in a mental health facility, residential program, community placement, or nursing home.

Fees

Sliding Scale

Intake Procedure

(1) Call the intake number at 1-866-274-8023 and leave name and contact number to get a call back by next business day (2) If calling from outside the State of Illinois, dial 1-708-338-7500

Geography Served

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  • Illinois
    • Cook County
      • Dupage County
        • Kane County
          • Lake County

          Telephone Numbers

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          Name:
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