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Redeploy is a state funded program which provides services to youth who are at very high risk of incarceration in the State of Illinois prison system. Services include:

-- Clinical Treatment

-- Case Management

-- Transportation

-- Advocacy

-- Linkage to other services

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Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management

Services and activities for senior citizens within York County to support their independence and community involvement.

Information and referral, including referrals for minor home repair, yard work, personal care, and homemaker services.

Counseling and case management.

Recreational activities.

Assistance with Medicare and medical insurance.

Friendly visiting.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Senior Centers
Case/Care Management
Medicare Information/Counseling
Friendly Visiting
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Specialized Information and Referral
Certificates/Forms Assistance

Veterans Home Benefits Guide (Digital)

Connects veterans, military families with financial assistance programs to modify their homes: www.aarp.org/VetsHomeBenefits


Financial Workbook for Veterans and Military Family Caregivers

A 44-page workbook providing practical caregiving guidance on health, housing, and money management for veterans and military caregivers: www.aarp.org/vmfcaregivermoney


AARP Military Caregiving Handbook

Guide for veterans, service members, and their families that addresses the unique issues faced by military caregivers. Includes information, resources, and checklists: https://www.aarp.org/caringforvets(English) or https://www.aarp.org/cuidarveteranos (Spanish)

Job Search Toolkit

Leverage military service, skills, and experience to navigate a career transition: www.aarp.org/vetsjobtoolkit

Job Center

Learn how to leverage unique skills to drive a career forward: www.aarp.org/vetsjobcenter

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Specialized Information and Referral

Provides social support to Latinos in the area. Services offered in Spanish.

Social Services include:

-- Risk education (alcohol, drugs, gambling, and other risk factors)

-- DUI assessments

-- Interpreter services

-- Help to complete community hours

-- Healthy Choices Youth Program

-- Youth Support Groups

-- Early Intervention and Prevention

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Specialized Information and Referral
Youth Outreach Programs
Cultural Heritage Groups
Cultural Heritage Programs
Court Ordered Community Service Referral Programs
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Language Interpretation

Outreach program that helps link older adults to agencies, services and programs in the area. Assistance with the following programs is provided:

-- Health Care.

-- Medicare drug coverage.

-- Medicare/Medicare HMO.

-- Supplemental insurance.

-- Homemaker services.

-- Care Link (Lifeline).

-- Handicapped parking card.

-- Medical equipment.

-- Adult/senior protective services.

-- Housing.

-- Low rent housing.

-- Westernization.

-- Consumer complaint.

-- Nutrition.

-- Peace Meal - Congregate sites.

-- Home-delivered meals.

-- Link Card (formerly Food Stamps).

-- Financial Assistance.

-- Incense plate discount.

-- Social Security.

-- Energy assistance.

-- Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS).

-- Homestead Exemption/Senior Tax Freeze.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral

The Getting Ready for Kindergarten Calendar was developed by "Success By 6" (the early childhood initiative of United Way of Champaign County) to help parents and children prepare for kindergarten. Offers activities and tips to help prepare children for kindergarten.

The calendar is filled with ideas, activities and tips for parents and children to read, talk, and play every day.

Calendars are available free of charge to all parents of 4-year olds in Champaign County.

Case management services for victims of gun violence and their families, as well as for perpetrators of gun violence and their families.

- Counseling Referrals: Case Managers will assist in finding appropriate referrals to providers in the community for both individual and group therapy.

- Community Resource Referrals: Case Managers will help clients navigate and understand available community resources, including food, clothing, housing, partner social service agencies, etc.

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Crime Victim/Witness Counseling
Case/Care Management
Specialized Information and Referral

Exists to promote and enhance palliative and end-of-life care in the state of Illinois through education, advocacy, strategic partnerships, and technical and supportive services. Is working to expand access to end of life care for patients and their families. The website provides:
- Information about palliative and end-of-life care
- Referrals for patients and their families_
- Referrals for veterans
- Hospice locator

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Specialized Information and Referral
Hospice Care Referrals

RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals.

Services include legal rights training, self-advocacy skills training, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational workshops, and assistance with letter writing.

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Disability Rights Groups
Disability Awareness Training
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Instruction
ADA Implementation Assistance
Service that connects with multiple agencies to provide information for those in need.
Provides outreach, information, and assistance, connecting seniors to benefits and services to help them maintain their independence in the community. Assists seniors in becoming aware of the many government programs they are potentially eligible for and may provide assistance in applying for those benefits, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, etc.

Provides help to residents locating resources and services, explore options and navigate systems. Can assists in health-related areas: access to and payment for medical care including medications, mental health/substance abuse, parenting/childcare, aging issues, housing or food.

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General Medical Care
Specialized Information and Referral
General Health Education Programs
Linking seniors and disabled adults with available services in the community. Can provide information and referrals on local events and classes, in-home care, senior centers, meal sites and meal deliveries, long-term care options, adult day and respite care options, transportation, senior housing, prescription drug assistance resources, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, support groups, and more.

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Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Area Agencies on Aging
Provides information and referrals to available resources in the Polk County area. Information and referrals can include food programs, energy assistance, chore services, and Medicare and Medicaid information. Volunteer opportunities, educational, recreational programs and nutrition information is also available. Coordinates seven neighborhood-based senior centers and nine meal sites throughout Polk County. Contact your local community center for more information.
Provides information and referrals to available resources in the Polk County area. Information and referrals can include food programs, energy assistance, chore services, and Medicare and Medicaid information. Volunteer opportunities, educational, recreational programs and nutrition information is also available. Coordinates seven neighborhood-based senior centers and nine meal sites throughout Polk County. Contact your local community center for more information.

Strives to provide connection with other parenting teens, help finding resources available (childcare, housing assistance, WIC, etc.), information on pregnancy and parenting, help dealing with school challenges (time management, schedules), and assistance in preventing another pregnancy.

Home visits are provided to obtain additional, personalized support. The home visitor can work with the whole family or specific individuals.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management

RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals.

Services include legal rights training, self-advocacy skills training, peer support, independent living skills training, transition planning guidance, educational workshops, and assistance with letter writing.

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Disability Rights Groups
Disability Awareness Training
Health/Disability Related Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills Instruction
ADA Implementation Assistance
Provides information and referral to services that help disabled individuals. Also offers disability awareness training and leadership education to businesses and community organizations. CICIL works with individuals in their homes or in locations convenient to the individual.

Provides access to a 24 hour helpline with care coordination specialists offering resource referrals, case management and support to Illinois Veterans, family members, or caregivers experiencing emotional challenges associated with PTSD, mild TBI, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and substance abuse.

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Veteran/Military Hotlines
Specialized Information and Referral
Assistance with information, referral, distribution and completion of applications for the Food Assistance Program (formerly food stamps).

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Specialized Information and Referral
Certificates/Forms Assistance

Organization dedicated to bringing hope and support to those affected by suicide by raising awareness, funding scientific research, and providing resources and aid to those affected by it.

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Mental Health Information/Education
Specialized Information and Referral
Center for Independent Living.

Information and referral for disability services.

Independent living skills training that will enable an individual with disabilities to remain in their home, or when transitioning into their first independent living.

Advocacy for individuals and systems that serve them.

Driver's Education School is DMV certified; provides evaluation of reaction time, visual perception, and behind the wheel skills. Education and training includes classroom and on-the-road instruction. Offers adaptive equipment evaluation and training.

Durable medical equipment rent/loan at Grand Island and Scottsbluff locations. Donations of equipment accepted.

Peer mentoring, where people with disabilities support each other in their daily lives.

Housing counseling assists people with disabilities in locating, acquiring, and maintaining safe, affordable, accessible housing.

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Peer to Peer Networking
Centers for Independent Living
Specialized Information and Referral
Disability Rights Groups
Driving Evaluation
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Driver Training
Disease/Disability Registries
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options

Assists Nebraskans who are 60 years and over or have a disability and/or their representatives in accessing services and supports to allow the person to live as independently as possible in the setting of their choice.

Staff are available by phone or in person to assist in accessing resources based on the person's needs and preferences. This may include providing information and referrals for services such as housing, personal care, transportation, food and nutrition, public benefits, therapies, employment, etc.

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Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Specialized Information and Referral

A program designed to provide community-based services that will meet the needs of individuals with brain injuries and help prevent unnecessary institutionalization.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Case/Care Management
Specialized Information and Referral
Disability Rights Groups