iCan Shine collaborates with local charities, parks and recreation departments, schools, and motivated parents to provide recreational programs for people with disabilities who want to learn to ride a bike, swim or dance.

iCan Shine programs include:

• iCan Bike and iCan Dance programs for individuals ages 8 and older that are week-long camps or after-school sessions.
• iCan Swim programs for ages 3 and up that are five-day camps.

iCan Shine’s after-school programs aim to raise awareness and promote inclusion among students. Typically-developing students serve as volunteers and participate in diversity training sessions focused on learning about different disabilities and the accompanying educational and social challenges their peer students with special needs face.

Visit their website to find locations near you.

The Illinois Department of Human Resources (IDHS) provides a listing of Illinois, federal, local and private organizations offering home modification programs to promote accessibility and help individuals with disabilities become more independent.

Rattle the Stars provides community-based suicide prevention services, information and training to the Champaign County area, including:

• Suicide prevention consultations
• Suicide intervention training
• Private training for groups and assistance developing a comprehensive suicide response plan
• Student-led school suicide prevention chapters
• Comfort dog support
• Speaking engagements and workshops

All Rattle the Stars services are free. Visit their website for program information and additional resources.

You can also email info@rattlethestars.org for more information.

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.