SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

303 North Main Street, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61101

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

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm

(888) 965-7757

Voice - Alternate | Older Adults Legal Assistance Helpline

(888) 966-7757

Voice - Alternate | Homeowners Foreclosure Helpline

(309) 794-0265

Fax

(855) 829-7757

Voice - Alternate | Low Income Tax Clinic Helpline

(815) 965-2902

Voice

(815) 965-2134

Voice - Alternate | Rockford Business Office

(800) 892-2985

Voice - Toll-Free | Rockford Office

https://pslegal.org/Safety

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Lake County, Illinois
Henry County, Illinois
Grundy County, Illinois
Carroll County, Illinois
Lasalle County, Illinois
Rock Island County, Illinois
Fulton County, Illinois
Tazewell County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois
Kankakee County, Illinois
Marshall County, Illinois
Lee County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Mercer County, Illinois
Knox County, Illinois
Peoria County, Illinois
Dupage County, Illinois
Mclean County, Illinois
Mchenry County, Illinois
Dekalb County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois
Iroquois County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
Stark County, Illinois
Warren County, Illinois
Kane County, Illinois
Mcdonough County, Illinois
Bureau County, Illinois
Putnam County, Illinois
Henderson County, Illinois
Will County, Illinois
Livingston County, Illinois
Woodford County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Kendall County, Illinois

Description

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.

What's Here

Guardianship Assistance Advance Medical Directives Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services Elder Law

Providing organization

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Free legal assistance for a wide range of civil matters.