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  • DuPage County Health Dental Clinic

    The Dental Health Program at the DuPage County Health Department provides access to dental services and oral health education for low-income residents of DuPage County. Dental treatment is not free. Patients must meet income guidelines and/or have active Medicaid. The clinic charges low-cost fees.

    To make an appointment, call (630) 682-7400 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For questions, email dentalhealth@dupagehealth.org.

  • DuPage County Health Department

    The DuPage County Health Department provides health services, resources, and information to residents of DuPage County. Programs include immunizations, vision and hearing screening, teen health programs, behavioral health services for children and adults, dental services and more. For more information or to make an appointment, call (630) 682-7400.

    DuPage County Health Department services also include:

    • Avian Influenza updates (H5 Bird Flu)
    • Programs for parents and infants
    • COVID-19 updates and vaccine information
    • Opioid use prevention and substance abuse treatment programs

  • Dysphagia Outreach Project

    The Dysphagia Outreach Project is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for individuals with swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

    The Dysphagia Outreach Project’s Dysphagia Food Bank aims to provide tangible assistance to low-income individuals with dysphagia across the lifespan by providing access to thickeners, pre-modified foods, therapy tools, oral care supplies and adaptive equipment.

  • Easterseals Central Illinois

    Easterseals Central Illinois offers programs and support for individuals with developmental delays, disabilities and autism from birth through age 21. Resources include physical and occupational therapy, speech services, feeding therapy, autism evaluations and supports, education services, camp and recreation programs, and more.

    Easterseals Central Illinois provides services in McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. It also manages Child and Family Connections for Peoria and Champaign counties. For more information and help navigating their services, see the Parent Handbook.

    You can contact Easterseals Central Illinois through its website or call (309) 686-1177.

  • Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford

    Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford offers community-based, comprehensive services and supports to individuals in the city of Chicago, surrounding suburban Cook County, and the Rockford area. Programs focusing on early learning and disability services include autism services and supports, diagnostic services, early intervention and education programs, teen and young parent services, respite care, employment opportunities, and additional support services.

    Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford services and programs include:

    For more information, visit the Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford’s website contact page.

  • Egyptian Health Department

    The Egyptian Public & Mental Health Department provides resources and support to Southern Illinois residents in Saline, Gallatin, White, and Wayne counties. The department provides public health and mental health services, prevention and recovery programs, education workshops, family case management services, food and water safety, and more.

    The Egyptian Public & Mental Health Department has offices in Eldorado, Harrisburg (Saline County), Carmi (White County), and Shawneetown (Gallatin County).

  • eHomeCare Online Course on Caring for Children With Trachs

    The eHomeCare program is a free online training program that aims to provide comprehensive information for those caring for children with a tracheostomy (trach) with/without a ventilator. The training is for:

    • Nurses working in home-based environments
    • Physicians
    • Respiratory therapists
    • Family members and caregivers of children with trachs with and without ventilators

    The course is available until Sept. 30, 2026. Learners can use this course for initial training, an annual review or as an ongoing resource.

  • Endeavor Health Mobile Dental Clinic

    Endeavor Health (formerly Northwest Community Healthcare) Mobile Dental Clinic offers family dental care for residents without access to a dentist due to financial barriers in Elk Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg or Wheeling Townships. Individuals must meet income guidelines and not have private dental insurance.

    The clinic does not accept walk-ins. It may charge a copay for adult visits. Children’s services are free. To be eligible for services, patients must:

    • Reside in Elk Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg or Wheeling Townships
    • Undergone screening by their township before making an appointment
    • Have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level or be on General Assistance or Medicaid

    See the Mobile Dental Clinic flyer in English and Spanish for enrollment details and a contact number for each township.

  • Epilepsy Advocacy Network

    The Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN) seeks to optimize the quality of life of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders by promoting community education and awareness, self-advocacy and empowerment, and helping all individuals gain proper access to care. EAN services and supports include:

    • Case coordination (epilepsy)/assistance with education services
    • Clinic visits
    • Support groups
    • Financial, transportation and medication resources
    • Yearly camp for people ages 8 to 24 with epilepsy
    • Seizure response training

    It is an affiliate agency of the Epilepsy Alliance of America.

  • Epilepsy Alliance America

    Epilepsy Alliance America is a national organization providing support, care and service to those with epilepsy, their families, caregivers and communities. The organization’s services and supports include: