Counties Served:
- Bureau
- Henderson
- Henry
- Knox
- Mercer
- Rock Island
- Warren
- Whiteside
Rock Island Regional Office staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Professional and Support staff work together as a team to provide care coordination for eligible children. Team members include Nurses, Social Workers, Speech and Hearing professionals and program consultant aides (PCA). A Regional Manager supervises the office team. The office is located at:
Rock Valley Office Park
4711-44th Street Suite #1
Rock Island, IL, 61201-7169
309-788-4300
Toll-free within Illinois: 800-651-9526
FAX: 309-788-7780
TTY: 309-788-6443
email: risland@uic.edu
If you have questions about any of our programs or would like information about available resources within the counties served, please contact us.
Regional Office staff are available at the following locations and times to meet with families, answer questions, take referrals, and offer assistance with any special health care needs:
Second and Last Wednesday of Each Month, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Knox County Health Department
1361 W. Fremond Street
Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Phone: 309-344-2224
The First and Third Thursday of Each Month, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Bureau County Health Department
526 Bureau Valley Parkway
Princeton, Illinois 61356
Phone: 800-784-6555
Safelink Wireless
Safelink Wireless is a government assisted program that help families obtain a cell phone. They provide 1 cell phone per household. Families must apply online. Website: http://reachoutwireless.com
Through SafeLink Wireless’ Lifeline Service you can receive:
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A FREE SafeLink Wireless phone
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A FREE cellular plan that gives you 60 Minutes every month
Qualifying in Illinois -You qualify for Lifeline Service in your area if...
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You already participate in one of the following assistance programs:
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Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
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Food Stamps
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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National School Lunch (free program only)
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
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Medicaid
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No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Assistance through another phone carrier. If someone in your household is receiving Lifeline Assistance you must cancel the service before applying for Lifeline Service through SafeLink Wireless.
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You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for us to ship you your FREE phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.
Applying in Illinois: Applying for SafeLink Wireless Service in your area is quick and easy, and by using this site you can be approved in less than ten minutes. To apply, just follow these steps:
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Fill out the application on this website: reachoutwireless.com.
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Download the completed application for your records.
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Write down the Enrollment ID that we provide when you fill out your application. With your ID you will be able to check on the status of your application on our web site or by calling us at 1-800-977-3768.
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Access Express Transportation Services
24-Hour Emergency/Scheduled Transportation Services
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Wheel-Chair Accessible Transportation
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Limousine, Tours, Senior Services
We provide transportation services (Medicar and Service car) to residents of the Quad Cities. Our services cover individual or group transportation needs (regardless of disabilites) to social events, hospitals, tours, shopping, private visits and meetings.
AETS will provide transportation services to persons whose medical condition(s) require the use of a hydraulic or electric lift or ramp and wheel chair lockdown.
AETS is registered with Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services (IDHFS), DCO and managed care organizations.
We respong promptly to client needs and services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We are experienced, licensed, insured and offer low rates.
Please call us at 309-314-7924 or 309-314-7790
GENERATIONS OF HOPE PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
For parents or caretakers of children with mental illnesses.
Generations of Hope goals are to provide:
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A chance for parents to discuss common problems and exchange ideas for problem solving
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The opportunity to be heard by other people who understand your situations and feelings.
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Speakers and presenters who can educate and empower members
WHERE: Trinity Robert Young Center 2200 3rd Ave Rock Island (pull into parking lot; go to glass double doors entrance)
WHEN: The second Monday of every month
CONTACT: Mary 309-779-3216 or 309-721-3114
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The All Kids program will include all services covered by Medicaid and KidCare, with the exception of non-emergency medical transportation.
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Monthly premiums and co-pays would be determined on a sliding scale, depending on household income.
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No co-pays would be required for preventative care visits, such as immunizations and regular check-ups.
You can apply for all kids at this link: All Kids or contact your local Healthcare and Family Services or Human Services office.
Don't forget, if you are a parent of a special needs or disabled child, your child may qualify for social security disability insurance or supplemental security income. This income is based on need, not prior work history. To find if you qualify, visit Social Security online or call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
S.P.E.A.K (Support Parents Educating Autistic Kids)
If you or someone you know is the parent to an Autistic child then you know the resources to help are limited. Amy Hillyer felt the same way when she found out her son had autism. So she has found SPEAK. This program has many resources for parents of autistic children as well as children with speech communicative disorders and developmental delays. For more information, please contact Amy Hillyer at SPEAK 1424 14th Ave Moline, IL 61265. You can phone her at 309-797-0105.
Latino Services for the Quad Cities
As listed on the website About Us page: Our mission is to effectively and responsibly market businesses, organizations and government entities to the rapidly growing Latino community.
The Yellow Page for Kids with Disabilities provides a new listing of resources for children and parents. The website is a state run site and has many listing ranging from goverment resources to grassroots organizations.
AUTISM RESOURCES
The Maternal and Child Health Library released a new edition of the knowledge path, Autism Spectrum Disorders. The knowledge path points to current resources about screening for autism spectrum disorders, diagnosis, treatment and intervention, communication, education, vocational challenges, and impact on family life.
QC Support Group for Parents of Children with ADD & ADHD
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Goal: To provide education and support for parents.
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Time: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8p.m.
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Contact Person: Larry Greer 309-755-8627
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Location: Wells School 490 Avenue of the Cities East Moline, IL
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Note: Free babysitting provided
Knox County Council on Human Services
The mission of the Knox County Human Services Council is to improve the communication and coordination of human services, thereby enhancing the awareness of social, health, educational and other services available to Knox County Illinois residents.
County Health Department Web Sites:
Bureau County Henderson County Henry County
Knox County Mercer County Rock Island County
Warren County Whiteside County
Other useful links:
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS)
Department of Children and Family Svcs (DCFS)
Early Childhood Coalition of the QC
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
The Family Resource Center on Disabilities
National Association for the Education of Young Children
