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Together We Can

8 West Church Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Helps individuals learn skills and utilize tools to create and maintain wellness and to make choices that lead to healthier outcomes. Part of the process includes creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) - which helps individuals discover simple, safe, and effective tools to create and maintain wellness, develop a daily plan to stay on track with life and wellness goals, and identify what throws goals off track and develop a plan to keep moving forward. This is led by trained facilitators who will also do follow-up to see if the plan needs updated at least twice a year. Also offers the writing SMART Goals class. Here the person learns to write goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. This is done by breaking down objectives into smaller, more manageable components that are easy to track and achieve. The goals can be about anything in the person’s life.
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Cunningham Children's Home

1301 North Cunningham Avenue, Champaign, IL 61802

Provides special education services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Classroom placements are determined by grade, ability levels and communication needs. The program utilizes Structured Teacch and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Bridge to Independence Program serves students aged 18-21, offering personalized chances to earn graduation credits. Emphasizing practical life and social skills, students are expected to secure and keep employment. Vocational training is mandatory, and “Bridge Entrepreneurial Projects” offer extra opportunities.

K –12 students, classrooms have a clear structure, using varied teaching methods and ongoing assessments. Students face stimulating materials and are motivated to showcase their knowledge and skills creatively and traditionally.

Vocational Services around 50-60% of students receive vocational services, covering career exploration, resume development, skills training, and hands-on work experiences.

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Fayette County Outreach Office

517 West Gallatin, Vandalia, IL 62471

Provides activities designed to increase employment, retention, earnings, and skills in the American workforce.

Provides guidance with job readiness, job search, work-based learning, and classroom training needed to secure and retain employment and become self-sufficient.

Works on assisting out-of-school and in-school youth prepare for employment and postsecondary education opportunities, attain educational and/or skills training credentials, and secure employment with career/promotional opportunities.

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Christian Opportunity Center - Pella

1553 Broadway Street, Pella, IA 50219
Supports people with disabilities in learning new skills in the following areas: intellectual functioning, physical and emotional health and development, language and communication, cognitive functioning, social and community integration, functional skill development, behavior management, responsibility and self direction, daily living activities, self advocacy and mobility.
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Christian Opportunity Center - Oskaloosa

110 B Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Supports people with disabilities in learning new skills in the following areas: intellectual functioning, physical and emotional health and development, language and communication, cognitive functioning, social and community integration, functional skill development, behavior management, responsibility and self direction, daily living activities, self advocacy and mobility.
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet - Will County Office

16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403

Offers community classes covering a variety of topics including Life Skills Training - Family Life Series, Stepping Up, personal development, anger management, and Positive Parenting.

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Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center

1315 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Provides a holistic approach to changing unhealthy lifestyles, addressing issues that have caused chronic homelessness and preventing relapse to offend. Program uses group, one-on-one, referral, and follow-up contact to address all barriers to healthy, independent living.

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On With Life, Inc. - New Horizons Center

718 NE Grant Street, Ankeny, IA 50021

Provides day and respite services, addresses individual needs and desires for care, for informed choices and the individual's vision for the future. OWL is an approved provider for the Brain Injury Waiver Program, which was created by Iowa State Legislature in 1996. Services provided through the program include, supported Community Living-designed to assist the consumer with daily living needs, which includes, but are not limited to, community skills, personal needs, budgeting, social skills, home management and individual advocacy.

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Woodward Community Based Services

6200 Aurora Avenue, Suite 400W, Urbandale, IA 50322

Provides assistance in age-appropriate techniques to manage a child’s behavior in school, at home, and in the community. Offers individualized services to focus on developing crucial life-skills involving action-oriented interventions for both the child and their family.

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Women Helping Women Ministry and Outreach

100 North Franklin Street, Upstairs Offices, Danville, IL 61832

Program for learning essential skills to navigate everyday challenges and responsibilities successfully. Helps to identify barriers and commit to financial and personal goals, creating a path toward stability.

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Youth Service Bureau

2901 Normandy Road, Springfield, IL 62703

Provides outreach, emergency shelter, interim housing, and transitional living services to homeless youth ages 16-24. Services include:

-- Shelter and/or Housing

-- Individual counseling

-- Drug and alcohol assessments

-- Tutoring for GED and High School diplomas

-- Employment services

-- Money management

-- Life Skills

-- Referrals with other community resources.

Youth under the age of 18 will reside at shelter located in Springfield. Those over 18 may reside at the shelter, receive interim emergency housing in a community apartment, or reside in their own community-based apartments.

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Northwestern Medicine - Valley West Hospital

1302 North Main Street, Sandwich, IL 60548

Mental health case management. Aids in assessment, planning, and support for a variety of needs. Assists with housing, public income entitlements, accessing various services, and more.

Case management services include, advocacy for mental health and other services, identifying and linking individuals with necessary resources, building skills for daily living.

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Western Nebraska Community College - Alliance

1750 Sweetwater Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

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Tri-County Opportunities Council

405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071

Provides customers with the opportunity to promote self-improvement, stability, employment, savings, and other essential life skills. Rewards are earned after actively and consistently achieving goals outlined in their goal plans. A maximum of $200 per month can be earned.

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Sinnissippi Centers - Mt. Carroll Office

1122 Healthcare Drive, Mount Carroll, IL 61053

Offers a wide range of behavioral healthcare and integrated care services. Services include the following:

Individualized Treatment Services includes, comprehensive mental health and substance use assessment, counseling services, crisis stabilization, life skills development, and dual diagnosis services.

Substance use treatment services includes, outpatient treatment services, DUI evaluations and risk education, substance abuse education, substance use counseling, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Psychiatric services include, medication assessment, medication monitoring, psychiatric services available in all Sinnissippi Centers' main office locations.

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Lifelong Access

2000 Jacobssen Drive, Normal, IL 61761

Provides transition service programs to prepare students for adult life based on their goals, interests, and abilities.

Programs include:

- Transition Club; a weekly after-school program for students who will be transitioning from high school to adulthood

- S.T.A.R.; a spring break program for students to learn independent living skills, public transportation, employment, and residential options

- S.T.W.S.P.; a one-week program for students who are interested in preparing for employment and is designed for students who need increased staff support

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Maze of Life Resource Center

19600 South Glenwood Road, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Provides programs and training for youth, including:

- Life skills training

- Peer mentorship

- Career readiness

- Tutoring and after school programs

- Dance and step programs

- Sports camp

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On With Life, Inc. - Ankeny Campus

715 SW Ankeny Road, Ankeny, IA 50023

Provides day and respite services, addresses individual needs and desires for care, for informed choices and the individual's vision for the future. OWL is an approved provider for the Brain Injury Waiver Program, which was created by Iowa State Legislature in 1996. Services provided through the program include, supported Community Living-designed to assist the consumer with daily living needs, which includes, but are not limited to, community skills, personal needs, budgeting, social skills, home management and individual advocacy.

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Sinnissippi Centers - Sterling

2611 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081

Offers a wide range of behavioral healthcare and integrated care services. Services include the following:

Individualized Treatment Services includes, comprehensive mental health and substance use assessment, counseling services, crisis stabilization, life skills development, and dual diagnosis services.

Substance use treatment services includes, outpatient treatment services, DUI evaluations and risk education, substance abuse education, substance use counseling, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Psychiatric services include, medication assessment, medication monitoring, psychiatric services available in all Sinnissippi Centers' main office locations.

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Joy Care Center/Jobs Partnership

East Building, 1901 Tracy Drive, Bloomington, IL 61704

A 12-week education course for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or hard-to-employ designed to promote personal growth and professional success. Program participants receive mentors, weekly job leads and referrals, transportation, food, housing, and more. A job fair is held at the end of each course.

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Maze of Life Resource Center - Joliet

210 North Hammes Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432

Provides programs and training for youth, including:

- Life skills training

- Peer mentorship

- Career readiness

- Tutoring and after school programs

- Dance and step programs

- Sports camp

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Liberty Centre Services

900 East Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701
Assists with life skills, such as self-care, cooking and money management.  Also assists people with navigating their housing needs, benefit coordination, community resources, medications, therapy appointments and doctor appointments as well as supported employment.
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Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty, Inc.

4353 North 51st Plaza, Omaha, NE 68104

Using an evidence-based poverty alleviation curriculum, individuals attend an 8-10 week long Getting Ahead class in a cohort of 12-14 people meeting once or twice per week, followed by Life Skill Coaching with certified coaches for as long as needed.

Individuals identify resources, tools, and skills needed to remove barriers to success in their lives. Participants, aka “Investigators”, investigate the root causes of poverty and how to make changes needed in their lives toward stability and self-sufficiency, through learning soft skills, SMART goal setting, building assets, decreasing debts, increasing salary and wages, learning and discussing hidden rules of economic classes, learning emotional regulation, and much more.

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Goodwill of Central Iowa

5355 Northwest 86th Street, Johnston, IA 50131

Provides a structured and therapeutic environment for individuals with documented intellectual, physical, or mental disabilities. The program supports participants in building self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-belief by fostering independence and community integration.

Offering services such as individual, group, and family therapy, social and recreational activities, and adjunctive therapies to address acute or chronic mental or emotional disturbances. The program aims to help individuals develop their potential and work toward purposeful employment.

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Sinnissippi Centers - Dixon Office

325 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021

Offers a wide range of behavioral healthcare and integrated care services. Services include the following:

Individualized Treatment Services includes, comprehensive mental health and substance use assessment, counseling services, crisis stabilization, life skills development, and dual diagnosis services.

Substance use treatment services includes, outpatient treatment services, DUI evaluations and risk education, substance abuse education, substance use counseling, and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Psychiatric services include, medication assessment, medication monitoring, psychiatric services available in all Sinnissippi Centers' main office locations.

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United Way of the Midlands