Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Address
4500 College Avenue
Suite 100
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-5503
AKA:
Metro East Regional Office
Description:
An executive agency created to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities through three programmatic divisions: Office of State Guardian, Legal Advocacy Services and Human Rights Authority. Services include consumer complaints, legal representation and guardianship assistance.
ALSO KNOWN AS
METRO EAST REGIONAL OFFICE
IGAC
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 22, 2024
Year Incorporated:
1979
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
4500 College Avenue
Suite 100
Alton, IL 62002
Contacts
Gia T. Orr
Primary Contact
Director of Community Rights, Relationships and Resources
Chicago and Springfield offices
(312) 793-5900
Barbara Goeben
Staff Attorney
Dr. Mary Milano
Jeff Ohlson
Jodi Russell-Baum
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 474-5503
Fax
(618) 474-5517
Statewide Intake- Toll Free
(866) 274-8023
Statewide TTY- Toll Free
(866) 333-3362
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
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Description
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission receives and investigates complaints against providers of services for disabled consumers.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Illinois - Must be diagnosed with a disability - Complaint must involve an agency/facility that provides services to the disabled
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Perry, Pike, Randolph, St. Clair, Scott and Washington counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Calhoun County
- Clinton County
- Fayette County
- Greene County
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Monroe County
- Morgan County
- Perry County
- Pike County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Scott County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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Description
Office of State Guardian: Assumes guardianship of an adult with disabilities, if appointed by the court, when alternatives to guardianship have been exhausted, the appointment of a guardian is necessary and no other qualified person is willing to serve.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Age 18 years and older - Must be diagnosed with a mental illness, developmental, or physical disability
Fees
Call for Details
Intake Procedure
Call for Details at (866) 274-8023
Languages
- English - Other languages available upon request
Service Area
Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Perry, Pike, Randolph, St. Clair, Scott and Washington counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Calhoun County
- Clinton County
- Fayette County
- Greene County
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Monroe County
- Morgan County
- Perry County
- Pike County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Scott County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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Description
Provides legal services to eligible individuals with disabilities to enforce rights under mental health or related laws, primarily in involuntary admission or involuntary treatment hearings.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Illinois - Must be diagnosed with a disability
Fees
Call for Details
Intake Procedure
Call for Details at (618) 474-5514
Languages
English
Service Area
Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Perry, Pike, Randolph, St. Clair, Scott and Washington counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Bond County
- Calhoun County
- Clinton County
- Fayette County
- Greene County
- Jersey County
- Macoupin County
- Madison County
- Marion County
- Monroe County
- Morgan County
- Perry County
- Pike County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Scott County
- Washington County
- Bond County
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