http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32675
Now I’m not saying the authorities won’t do much or you might have to report it over and over until they do something, but reporting abuse and neglect is very important.
Persons with Mental Illness or Developmental Disability
OIG 24-hour Hotline 1-800-368-1463
To report abuse/neglect of persons with a mental illness or a developmental disability at a DHS-operated facility, call the OIG 24-hour Hotline 1-800-368-1463 Voice/TTY.
All other calls will be referred to the DHS Customer Help Line:
- (800) 843-6154 English or Español
- (800) 447-6404 TTY
Si usted sospecha que un individuo discapacitado ha sido abusado, descuidado o estafado económicamente, repórtelo a la Oficina del Inspector General del DHS al: 1-800-368-1463 Voz/TTY.
Todas las otras llamadas serán transferidas a la Línea de Ayuda para Clientes del DHS:
- (800) 843-6154 inglés o español
- (800) 447-6404 TTY
Other Allegations of Abuse/Neglect
For other allegations of abuse/neglect of individuals, please use the contact information below.
| Category | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| DHS Local Office Staff | |
| Domestic Violence Help Line |
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| Education of a Child with Learning Disability |
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| Elder Abuse (not in a Nursing Home) |
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| Abuse/Neglect of a person with a mental illness/developmental disability in a Domestic Setting |
|
| Health Professionals | |
| Hospitals or Nursing Homes |
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| Human Rights Violation |
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| Minors (children under 18) |
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| National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) |
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