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Parenting a child with special needs often requires support that can be hard to find. Fortunately, McHenry County offers many services, such as professional services, support groups, and even equine therapy for special needs. The special needs they provide services for are: autism, developmental delay, multiple disabilities, speech disorder, deaf/blindness, emotional disturbance, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, hearing loss/visual impairment, intellectual disability, and learning disability. Finding the right help can make all the difference!
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Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (ALCA)
Nonprofit, full day, year-round Therapeutic Day School approved by the Illinois State Board of Education serving children 3 – 21 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), OHI, multiple disabilities, developmental delay and/or intellectual disability.
Address: 4100 Veterans Pkwy., McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: (815) 344-2522
Website: www.alcacenter.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderLeighCenterForAutism/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alcaautismcenter/
BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center
Offers equine-assisted services to child, adults, military veterans, and their families with various diagnoses.
Address: 7319 Maxon Rd., Harvard, IL 60033
Phone: (815) 943-8226
Website: braveheartsriding.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraveHeartsRiding/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveheartsriding/
Children’s Dyslexia Centers
Nationwide Centers for Dyslexia support.
Address: 305 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: (815) 801-1274
Website: https://www.childrensdyslexiacenters.org/
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Clearbrook West
Enriches the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their fullest lives possible. Programs include: Community Mental Health Center, Vocational & Employment Training, Residential options, Respite, Home Based supports, and Community Day Services.
Address: 6500 Northwest Hwy, Unit 2A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 893-0828
Website: www.clearbrook.org/west
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clearbrook
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearbrook_il
Encore Music Academy
Encore works with NISRA to offer music therapy for special needs individuals.
Address: 87 N Williams St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 356-7464
Website: https://encoremusicacademy.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encoremusicacademy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encoremusicacademy/
First Church Buddy Break
FREE Parents Day Out/respite program where kids with all types of special needs (VIP kids) have FUN while their parents get a BREAK.
Address: 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 459-0785
Website: www.buddybreakcl.info
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GiGi’s Playhouse
Down Syndrome Achievement Centers.
Address: 5404 W. Elm St. Suite A, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: (815) 385-7529
Website: https://gigisplayhouse.org/mchenry/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gigismchenryCo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigisplayhousemchenry/
Horizons for the Blind
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Address: 125 Erick St., A103, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 444-8800
Website: www.horizons-blind.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horizonsfortheblind
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Independence Health & Therapy
Provides family health and wellness services with a unique, wholistic model of care. Our programs include behavioral health, adult day, memory care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Address: 2028 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (815) 338-3590
Website: http://www.independencehealth.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependenceHT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independenceht/
Lake County Center for Independent Living
Provides services and advocacy to people with disabilities living in McHenry and Lake Counties.
Address: 5400 W. Elm St., Suite 106, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: (847) 949-4440
Website: https://www.lccil.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakeCountyCenterforIndependentLiving
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Main Stay Therapeutic Farm, Inc
Adaptive horsemanship and riding, equine, and animal-assisted learning, and adaptive gardening. The farm is a place where everyone is accepted and celebrated for who they are and what they would like to achieve. Serves individuals of all ages with physical, developmental, emotional, and social challenges.
Address: 6919 Keystone Rd., Richmond, IL 60071
Phone: (815) 653-9374
Website: http://www.mainstayfarm.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MainStayTFarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainstayfarm/
Mobile Therapy Centers of America (MTC)
Promote development, improvement, education, and short-term and long-term maintenance of skills over the lifespan. Services offered are: Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, ABA Therapy and Counseling Services.
Address: 385 Millenium Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Phone: (847) 816-7200
Website: www.mtcus.com
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mobiletherapycentersofil/
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)
Provides year-round community recreation programs for children & adults with disabilities.
Address: 285 Memorial Dr., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 459-0737
Website: www.nisra.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISRA.org
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Options & Advocacy for McHenry County
Free Autism screenings for children 3 and up.
Address: 365 Millennium Drive Suite A, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Phone: (815) 477-4720
Website: https://www.optionsandadvocacy.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optionsandadvocacy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optionsandadvocacy/
Pediatric POST
Pediatric POST in Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic that offers developmentally-based physical, occupational, and speech therapies all in a fun, play-based environment designed by children for children. In addition, Pediatric POST’s mental health team offers diagnostic evaluations for ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Autism, as well as individual social work sessions, and social groups that focus on the whole child.
Address: 820 E Terra Cotta Ave, Suite 244, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 354-8200
Website: https://www.pediatricposttherapy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PediatricPOSTTherapy
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Pioneer Center for Human Services
Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs.
Address: 4031 Dayton St., McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: (815) 344-1230
Website: www.pioneercenter.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pioneercenterforhumanservices/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pioneercenter58/
Project SEARCH – Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
Nine-month vocational training program for young adults ages 18-24 who have disabilities.
Address: 10400 Haligus Rd, Huntley, IL 60142
Phone: (630) 440-1835
Website: https://www.parents-alliance.org/page/project-search
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParentsAllianceEmploymentProject
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Rockin The Spectrum
Day program – 18 plus, respite care, family events, sensory play area, field trips, birthday parties, support groups – all ages of people with autism/special needs.
Address: 829 S Virginia Rd, Units C and D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (224) 538-9736
Website: www.rockinthespectrum.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockinthespectrum3
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockinthespectrum2019/
Roots Autism Solutions + Therapeutic Academy
Offers a personalized, compassionate support system for children with autism and their families.
Address: 970 East Oak Street, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Phone: (224) 676-0202
Website: https://www.rootsautismsolutions.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsautismsolutions
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roots_autism_solutions/
Service Inc. of IL
Helping people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities find the services and supports they need to live a better life.
Address: 390 E. Congress Pkwy., Suite A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 339-0740
Website: www.svcincofil.org
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Special Education District of McHenry County (SEDOM)
Provide special education leadership in McHenry County, 11 districts in McHenry County.
Address: 1200 Claussen Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (815) 338-3622
Website: https://www.sedom.org/
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Stairway to Prosperity
Serving young adults, ages 18-26, in McHenry County, Illinois through programs that teach adult life skills, independence, hope, and resilience.
Address: Remote in McHenry County
Phone: (815) 354-0235
Website: www.stairwaytoprosperity.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prosperityforyoungadults
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosperityforyoungadults/
The Mathers Clinic
Provide comprehensive mental health and psychiatric services. Mathers Clinic is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team and can provide specialized care to all mental health conditions. ADHD, GeneSight and PGX Swab testing available.
Address: 145 South Virginia St., Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 or 715 W. Judd St., Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (815) 444-9999
Website: http://www.themathersclinic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mathers-Clinic/579314825429854
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