Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission
160 North LaSalle Street, Suite S-500, Chicago, IL 60601
Eligibility
Illinois residents living with disabilities and mental illness
Required documents
Proof of residence
Additional documents may be required.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
217-785-0645
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Out-of-State After Hours
866-333-3362
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Main TTY
866-503-9078
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In State After Hours
866-274-8023
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Main Call Center
708-338-7500
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Out-of-State Callers
312-793-5900
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Administration
Websitehttps://gac.illinois.gov
Languages
English, Spanish, Polish; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.
Application process
(1) Call the intake number 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
Fees
Sliding Scale
Service area
IL
Provides legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship to project rights and welfare of Illinois' population with disabilities. Divisions include the Office of the State Guardian, the Legal Advocacy Service and the Human Rights Authority, as well as the Special Education Initiative.
Date of Last Formal Update
08/14/2025
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
Providing organization
Illinois Guardianship Advocacy Commission
Provides legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship to project rights and welfare of Illinois' population with disabilities. Divisions include the Office of the State Guardian, the Legal Advocacy Service and the Human Rights Authority, as well as the Special Education Initiative.