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Blind Rehabilitation Services includes advanced low vision optometry, legally blind rehabilitation and visual impairment. Must be a veteran and meet eligibility guidelines.

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Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services
Advocates for the rights of citizens with developmental disabilities and their families.

Parents for Parents program provides on to one support to families of children with developmental disabilities by sharing information on disability and community resources; call for meeting times.

Recreational activities for children with disabilities such as a summer camp and Pals 'n Play, a play therapy program for ages 5-21 with an intellectual or developmental disability.

People First helps adults with disabilities learn how to speak out and have confidence to see themselves as People First -- their disabilities second; call for meeting times.

Project Guardian Angel is a special project in partnership with the Columbus Police Department to ensure the safety of I/DD individuals in the community through a database housed at the police station.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Peer to Peer Networking
Disability Rights Groups
Disability Related Sports
Locations and hours vary, please call or visit website for more information.

Offers several support groups such as caregiver support group, Wilson's Disease support group, Atypical Parkinsonism support group. Visit the website for more detailed information.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

Alzheimer's Support Groups.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Critical access hospital with surgical, and lab services.

Outpatient clinic provides cardiac, orthopedic, urology, ENT, oncology, OB, wound care, and vascular care.

Radiology department includes ultrasounds, CT scans, mammograms, MRI, and nuclear medicine.

Other services include home visits to newborns, diabetic education, cancer support and information, wigs for chemotherapy patients, and discharge planning which includes support services for patients and families during hospitalization and upon discharge.

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Hospitals
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Assistive Technology Equipment
Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain & Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain & Body.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Fall Prevention Programs
Therapeutic Exercise
Weight Management

- CAREGIVER AND SELF-CARE HUDDLES: These 30-minute retreats are a relaxing and rejuvenating pause for survivors and caregivers. Learn to find inner calm and a connection to others. Caregiver Huddle meets every Wednesday morning on Zoom, Self-Care Huddle meets early evening on Tuesdays on Zoom.

- COMPANION COUNSELING: Companion counseling services are a combination of generous listening and compassionate presence. Schedule a telephone, Zoom or in-person conversation during the week.

- SUPPORT GROUPS: Join others on the cancer journey by connecting in a support group. Meetings are facilitated by Carolyn Ettinger and are offered in a hybrid fashion (in person and on Zoom).

- MOVEMENT CLASSES: Held twice a month in person and on Zoom. Linda Robicheau, instructor.

- LEARNING CIRCLES: Through healing and discovery circles, Wings of Hope affirms that we all have our own healing powers. The circles provide a safe and supportive environment where anyone can explore and engage in their own healing.

- GUIDED IMAGERY: This evidence-based meditation technique promotes relaxation and healing. Streaming audios are available online.

- HEALING GARDEN PROGRAMMING: In addition to opportunities for individual healing in our indoor garden space, Wings collaborates with community experts to offer complementary medicine programs on a monthly basis.

- HOPE CHEST RENEWAL ROOM: Provides free wigs, hats and other practical care items.

- HEALING TOUCH: A certified Healing Touch Practitioner provides therapy that works with each person's energy field to support their natural ability to heal. Gentle Touch assists in balancing the individual's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.

- HOPE PROGRAM: The cost of treatment can be overwhelming. Wings of Hope provides vouchers to assist qualified patients with symptom management medications, nutritional supplements, transportation assistance and home medical equipment.

- WINGSOFHOPE.ORG: Register by phone or by email.

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Health/Disability Related Counseling
Disease/Disability Information
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Provides case management services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Also prescribes PrEP and offers non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis.

Programming includes:

-- Medical case management

-- Support groups

-- Oral health care

-- Housing services

-- Utility support

-- Primary medical care

-- Nutrition services

-- Vaccination programs

-- Transportation assistance

-- Mental health services

-- Legal assistance (for eligible individuals within the care connect region)

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Case/Care Management
AIDS/HIV Clinics
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Support group information for patients and their families.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Offers a wide variety of support groups.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Free programs assist adult cancer survivors and caregivers:

-- Survivorship 101: For cancer patients and their caregivers, a 9 week program is available in person or over Zoom in small group settings by professional facilitators. Provides survivorship education, emotional/mental health support and rehabilitation. Survivors connect with and provide support to each other.

--Under 45 Survivorship 101: Same program as above, but tailored especially for the under 45 age demographic.

-- Brain Fog Program: A 6 week program over Zoom by professional facilitators in small groups for survivors post-cancer treatment. Brain exercises, memory support tools, and research-proven methods for mental stability for both cancer and Covid survivors.

-- Advanced/Chronic Cancer Support Groups: Professional facilitators help survivors and caregivers create their best lives possible while living with advanced or chronic cancer. Monthly support sessions in person and over Zoom.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer education includes brochures, speakers, signs and methods for prevention and detection, and covers topics such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and smoking. Support group information also available. Contact by phone for services.

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Breast Self Examination Instruction
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Information and referral services, which provide information on arthritis and referrals to community resources, such as support groups and arthritis specialists. Information and resources, including various classes, are available online.

Educational brochures available online.

Juvenile Fun Day held each year.

Referrals to land-based and water exercise classes.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Therapeutic Exercise
Offers a number of support groups covering a range of topics. Check website for specific support group information and upcoming meetings.

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General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

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Gambling Disorder Counseling
Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
General Counseling Services
DUI Offender Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter

Offers support groups for family and loved ones of adults living with mental illness. Also available in Spanish (Grupo de Apoyo Familiares de NAMI).

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Prevention education, including library and resources.

Community education, including free presentations and school age education.

Support groups:
Communication group for speech-affected individuals.

Stroke support group in Lincoln for stroke survivors and their families/caregivers.

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Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Alzheimer's Support Groups.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain & Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain & Body.

Categories

Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Fall Prevention Programs
Therapeutic Exercise
Weight Management
NAMI's support groups follow a structured model to ensure that everyone in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to be helped. All NAMI Illinois support groups are free and confidential

Provides support groups that deal with end of life and terminal illness diagnosis.

Designated dual-diagnosis/co-occurring mental health & substance abuse treatment facility. Gateway is able to provide treatment to those with substance use disorder, with or without a mental health diagnosis.

Substance use treatment options vary by location, but may include:

-- Residential treatment.

-- Outpatient treatment.

-- Virtual addiction treatment.

-- Detoxification.

Services may include:

-- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT).

-- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

-- Dilectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

-- Co-Occuring Diagnosis/Dual Diagnosis Treatment.

-- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

-- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety.

-- Motivational Interviewing (MI).

-- Recovery Support Groups.

-- Trauma-Responsive Treatment.

-- 12-Step Facilitation.

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Gambling Disorder Counseling
Medication Assisted Maintenance Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Integrated Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Inpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities
General Counseling Services
DUI Offender Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Dedicated to identifying the cause, finding the cure, and controlling the effects of Tourette Syndrome through its three-pronged mission of education, research, and service.

Services include the promotion of public awareness and understanding, direct funding for scientific research, information and referral services, physician referral to doctors who diagnose and treat TS, and organizations of local chapters and support groups.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information

Provides peer-led support groups for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. In-person and Zoom meetings available.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Peer to Peer Networking