Safety - Older Adults Legal Assistance | Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
14A West Cass Street, 3rd Floor, Joliet, IL 60432
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
Required documents
Varies by service
(815) 727-5123
Voice·
Main Phone
(877) 315-4472
Voice·
Toll-Free
Websitehttps://pslegal.org/Safety
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
Fees
None
Service area
Bureau County, IL
Grundy County, IL
Lasalle County, IL
Putnam County, IL
Henry County, IL
Boone County, IL
Carroll County, IL
Jo Daviess County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Stephenson County, IL
Winnebago County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Lee County, IL
Mercer County, IL
Rock Island County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Dupage County, IL
Fulton County, IL
Henderson County, IL
Iroquois County, IL
Kane County, IL
Kankakee County, IL
Kendall County, IL
Knox County, IL
Lake County, IL
Livingston County, IL
Marshall County, IL
Mcdonough County, IL
Mclean County, IL
Peoria County, IL
Stark County, IL
Tazewell County, IL
Warren County, IL
Will County, IL
Woodford County, IL
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.
Date of Last Formal Update
10/06/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.