WORC e-Career Center: Special Needs

We all need a little help sometimes. Most colleges have support services available on campus. Whether you have a disability, or you're simply going through a difficult time due to concerns about your health, an addiction, or a personal crisis, the following resources can provide information and assistance.

Department of Human Services
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/
Find information on developmental disabilities, child care, alcoholism, Latino affairs, food stamps, Inspector General, mental health, rehabilitation services and funding opportunities.

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/
JAN is an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Illinois Department of Employment Security
http://www.ides.state.il.us/
Find information about employment, training, and educational services; employment benefits; resources for young people; and much more.

Resource Phone Directory
Resources for persons with special needs in East Central Illinois.

AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437
Alcohol/Drug Abuse: 800-274-2042
Al-Anon, Alateen Family Group Hotline: 800-344-2666
CADV (Coalition Against Domestic Violence): 888-345-3990
Cancer Hotline: 800-422-6237
Child Abuse Hotline: 800-252-2873
Crisis Pregnancy: 800-395-4657
Fair Housing Opportunity: 800-424-8590
Financial Aid for College Students: 800-433-3243
Health Care Line: 800-255-2944
Juvenile Justice Information: 800-638-8736
National Center for Youth with Disabilities: 800-695-0285
National Foundation for Depressive Illness: 800-248-4344
SAFE (Sexual Assault & Family Emergency): 800-625-1414
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hotline: 800-227-8922