SERVICES IN ILLINOIS

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Illinois offices are located in Rockford, McHenry County, DeKalb, Peoria, and the Quad Cities. Contact us.

EPILEPSY EDUCATION

SEIZURE CLINICS

SUPPORT GROUPS

• schools and childcare centers
• social service providers
• businesses
• civic and community groups
• people with epilepsy and their families

The availability of onsite programs varies by location. Where we are not able to provide onsite programs, videos can be loaned.

We also offer the H.O.P.E. Mentoring Program.

Seizure Clinics are offered in DeKalb and McHenry County to persons with epilepsy who reside in our service area and who do not otherwise have access to specialized medical care. Seizure clinic services include:

• Examination by a Board-certified neurologist.
• Assistance with scheduling further tests and obtaining medication.
• Medication monitoring.
• Counseling regarding seizure control, medications, stress, and lifestyle choices that may contribute to the effective management of seizures.
• Emergency medication assistance.
• EEGs provided in our Rockford office when ordered by physicians associated with our clinics.

Discovering that they aren't alone is one of the most important experiences that some people affected by epilepsy have. Support groups introduce you to others who understand and share your experience and give you a forum for learning about resources, exploring options, and making new friends.

Illinois Support Groups are offered in Rockford, McHenry County, Peoria, LaSalle/Peru, Sterling, and Moline/Rock Island.

INDEPENDENT LIVING

HISPANIC SERVICES

ADVOCACY

The CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangements) and CSLA (Community Supported Living Arrangements) programs help adults with epilepsy and other developmental disabilities to become more self-sufficient, develop independence in daily living, and become more fully integrated into the community. Our program is an intermittent CILA rather than a group home. Members of our program live in their own apartments and receive intensive case management.

We offer CILA and CSLA only in Rockford, IL, but other CILAs are available in other areas. Whether you are looking for an intermittent CILA or a 24-hour CILA, it is important to research options in your area and contact the agencies that offer them. Most CILAs have waiting lists, so getting into one can be a lengthly process.

In Rockford, the point of entry into the CILA system is Access Services. Or, for more information specifically about our program, contact Dan Cunningham.

En algunos sitios, ofrecemos:

• Grupos de apoyo en español.
• Servicios de traducción para los IEP y para citas medicales.
• Partidas de campo, fiestas de los días feriados, y excursiones sociales.

En todos los sitios, podemos ofrecer materias educacionales en español.

La Epilepsia en Español

Members of the Illinois epilepsy community participate in statewide and national efforts to increase awareness of epilepsy and funding for epilepsy research and services.

The Illinois Epilepsy Action Network is a grassroots advocacy network addressing issues affecting people affected by epilepsy on the state and federal levels.

Speak Up, Speak Out is a grassroots advocacy network that connects citizens with their federal elected officials on issues of national importance to the epilepsy community.

Kids Speak Up! is a national conference for youth leaders with epilepsy. It provides 7-16 year olds with a unique opportunity to educate elected officials and staff about seizure disorders.