OFFICE OF STATE GUARDIAN | ILLINOIS GUARDIANSHIP AND ADVOCACY COMMISSION
Handles the personal, financial, and legal affairs of developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and elderly persons with disabilities. Serves as "guardian of last resort" for individuals with disabilities when no other person is available to serve. Most of its wards are indigent or have limited assets.
Physical Address
115 North Buchanan Street, Second Floor, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call or visit website for information
Fee
No cost for referrals; Fees for ongoing services, if pursued, are on a sliding scale basis
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Call for information
Languages
English
Service area
Illinois
Agency info
ILLINOIS GUARDIANSHIP AND ADVOCACY COMMISSION
Safeguards the rights of persons with disabilities by providing public guardianship services, legal representation in mental health proceedings, a process to investigate disability rights violations, and a resource for special education inquiries.