Spring 2026 Peer-to-Peer
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When a person has serious mental health symptoms, it can be incredibly hard on them and their family and friends. Family and friends often want to do whatever they can to ensure that person’s safety and to get them into mental health treatment.
Guardianship, Advocacy & Legal Rights
Navigating the legal landscape is a vital step in ensuring the safety, dignity, and long-term security of individuals with mental health conditions. Whether you are exploring Guardianship as a protective measure, seeking Social Security Disability benefits, or requiring Legal Advocacy to protect human rights, the following organizations provide expert guidance and representation for families in our community.
Guardianship, Social Security & Advocacy
| Organization
| Location
| Service Focus
| Phone
|
|---|---|---|---|
| IL Guardianship & Advocacy Commission gac.illinois.gov | Statewide | Safeguarding rights through public guardianship, legal representation in mental health proceedings, and special education advocacy.
| 1-866-274-8023 |
| Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates rabinsslaw.com | Mt. Prospect | Focused exclusively on Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) advocacy.
| 847-299-0008 |
| Monahan Law Group monahanlawllc.com | Chicago | Adult/minor guardianship, involuntary admission cases, and mental health legislation.
| 312-419-0252 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic nslegalaid.org | Highland Park | Free legal services for low-income residents regarding housing, immigration, and domestic violence.
| 847-737-4042 |
| C.A.R.P.L.S. carpls.org | Chicago-land | Cook County’s largest legal aid hotline providing free legal advice across a wide range of civil issues. | 312-738-9200 |
Special Needs Legal Experts
| Expert / Firm | Location | Focus Area | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paige Fox (Fox Law, LLC) foxlawadvocacy.org | Fully Remote (IL) | Special needs planning, elder law, and Medicaid asset preservation.
| 872-307-3697 |
| Rubin Law rubinlaw.com | Buffalo Grove, Chicago, Skokie | Practice limited exclusively to Special Needs Legal & Future Planning for Illinois families.
| 847-279-7999 |
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Spring 2026 Family-to-Family
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Apr 21, 2026 12:00 am - 1:30 am
NAMI Family Support Group | ONLINE (1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 6PM)
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Apr 21, 2026 1:00 am - 2:30 am
NAMI Balance for Success | ONLINE (Tuesdays @ 7PM)
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