Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) allow people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have speech disabilities to communicate by telephone.

The Federal Communications Commission’s American Sign Language video walks you through the various TRS systems available.

Offers emotional support from a trained advocate to help you become an empowered and stronger parent. Parent advocates can offer emotional support, help you problem-solve, connect you with local resources, help you explore new resources and more.

The National Parent & Youth Helpline is available for those seeking immediate support and guidance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For help anytime, visit the National Parent & Youth Helpline website to chat or complete the online form, or call or text (855) 427-2736.

Eviction Help Illinois is a non-profit organization providing free legal aid, mediation services and connections to other resources, including rental assistance, to increase housing stability. The goals of Eviction Help Illinois are to keep people in their homes and prevent foreclosures on rental property.

There are three ways to access the Eviction Help Illinois network. You can:

• Call the Eviction Help Illinois hotline at (855)-631-0811
• Visit the Eviction Help Illinois website
• Text “eviction” or “desalojo” for screening and intake to 85622

Services and resources are available in Spanish.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPD) offers a variety of resources for homeowners and renters. Resources include information about tenant rights, assistance for landlords, mortgage assistance, rent assistance, utility assistance and more.

The Immigration Project provides individual attorney consultations and evaluations in Spanish and English on immigration issues in central, northern and southern Illinois. Immigration attorneys and specialists travel to meet with clients in seven regional locations throughout downstate Illinois. They also have offices in Normal and Champaign.

The Immigration Project has a Facebook page and may be reached at (309) 829-8703 or info@immigrationproject.org.

Tazewell County Health Department (TCHD) provides clinics, mental health resources, community services, environmental programs and more to help all residents of Tazewell County make healthy choices and live healthy lives. TCHD provides services in Pekin and Tremont.

The Tazewell County Public Health 2025 Guide to Services provides a downloadable list of services, contact numbers, and when and where the services are offered.

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA) provides year-round, community-based recreational programs and inclusion services for children, teens and adults with special needs.

NWCSRA collaborates with the Bolingbrook Park District, Lockport Township Park District, Plainfield Park District, the Village of Romeoville, Brookeridge Park District and Justice Park District to provide recreation opportunities and special events for area families.

For more information, contact NWCSRA at (815) 407-1819.

Thunder Adaptive Sports, based in McLean County, is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization that offers adaptive sports for youth and adults with physical disabilities and/or medical diagnoses. The group strives to help everyone participate in sports, including sled hockey, cycling, and track and field. There is no cost to participate at the recreational level.

The Thunder Adaptive Sports “family” includes:

• The Central Illinois Sled Hockey Association (CISHA) – a volunteer, non-profit organization offering recreational and competitive sled hockey for youth and adult players with physical disabilities throughout the central Illinois region. Families do not pay to participate. CISHA provides sleds, hockey equipment, team jerseys and ice time.

For questions, updates and more information:

• Visit Thunder Adaptive Sports’ Contact Page
• Call Tim Kirk at (309) 261-2250
• Email ​thunderadaptivesports@gmail.com

The Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse (EIC) technology loan program helps families in early intervention participate in live video visits or telehealth. Available technology includes:

• iPad with a data plan (you are requesting a device for live video visits that also has an internet plan)
• iPad without a data plan (you are requesting a device for live video visits and already have internet access)
• Hotspot (you have a device for live video visits but require internet access)

Quantities are limited. To apply to receive the technology, please complete a device loan request form. (The device loan request form is also available in Spanish.)

The EIC also provides tips on preparing for a live video visit.

Over the Rainbow (OTR) is an Illinois non-profit organization providing independent living solutions for individuals with physical disabilities that are:

• Affordable
• Accessible
• Barrier-free
• Person-centered

OTR’s apartments are located throughout the Chicago region and Northern Illinois. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet OTR apartment communities eligibility requirements.