- Secondary Transition Experience Program
- Health Services
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Health ServicesAwareness of one’s health is vital part of transition planning. Projects around the nation are working with state health departments, hospitals, school systems, families, and youth to ensure that health care planning is a part of the transition process. It is important that individuals with disabilities know how to manage their own health care and work with appropriate professionals.
Questions to think about or ask service providers:- What percentage of the doctor’s/staff’s patients has a similar health conditions?
- Is the office accessible?
- What are the office hours?
- Inquire about the doctor’s education, specialty training, and board certification
- How much time is usually spent with patients for routine office visits?
- If the doctor’s treatment plan doesn’t help your condition, will they refer you to another physician for evaluation or treatment?
- Does the doctor have a method to communicate with your specialists or other providers?
- Will the doctor be able to see you rather than one of the office’s other partners?
- Does the doctor communicate effectively without using confusing terminology?
Health Resources
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Will County Mental Health & Addiction
The Will County Mental Health & Addiction Services offers a variety of services for both children and adults with mental health needs.
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Linden Oaks Medical Group
Linden Oaks provides comprehensive behavioral health services to the community.
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Easter Seals of Will County
Easter Seals provides a variety of individual and family support services. Services include speech therapy, occupational therapy, developmental therapy, and physical therapy.
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National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability
This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be.
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Will County Health Department
Provides comprehensive public health programs and primary health care and dental services for medically under-served residents.
Counseling Services
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Guiding Light Counseling
Guiding Light Counseling services aspires to provide each person with an individualized, unique experience to counseling.
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Bridges to a New Day
This is a charitable organization providing prevention, intervention and educational services which foster non-violence in the lives of children and adults.