Office of State Guardian | Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
160 North LaSalle Street, Suite S500, Chicago, IL 60601
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(866) 274-8023
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Fees
No cost for referrals; Fees for ongoing services, if pursued, are on a sliding scale basis
Service area
IL
Handles the personal, financial, and legal affairs of developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and elderly persons with disabilities. Serves as "guardian of last resort" for individuals with disabilities when no other person is available to serve. Most of its wards are indigent or have limited assets.
Date of Last Formal Update
09/22/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Safeguards the rights of persons with disabilities by providing public guardianship services, legal representation in mental health proceedings, a process to investigate disability rights violations, and a resource for special education inquiries.