SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

-- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

-- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

-- Nursing home and home care issues.

-- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

-- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

Physical Address

303 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101

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

(815) 965-2134

Alternate | Rockford Business Office

Fax

(309) 794-0265

Voice

(888) 966-7757

Alternate | Homeowners Foreclosure Helpline

Voice

(800) 892-2985

Toll-Free | Rockford Office

Voice

(855) 829-7757

Alternate | Low Income Tax Clinic Helpline

Voice

(888) 965-7757

Alternate | Older Adults Legal Assistance Helpline

Application process

Application is available on website or by phone; Due to call volume, applying by website is preferred; Once application has been processed, a counselor will reach out for more information and to create an appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to those who meet income and asset guidelines and have no conflict of interest; Non-US citizens must be fleeing domestic violence or trafficking; Government regulations don't prohibit services

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

Lee County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Mercer County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois
Mchenry County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois
Henry County, Illinois
Grundy County, Illinois
Rock Island County, Illinois
Lasalle County, Illinois
Carroll County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois
Putnam County, Illinois
Bureau County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois

Agency info

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.