Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL)
Disability Services in Sterling, Illinois. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside.
Phone: (815) 625-7860
Address: 412 Locust Street, Sterling, Illinois, 61081
Website: https://nicil.org/
Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Emily Witt. Email: director@nicil.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/illinois).
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Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL)
How do I contact Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL)?
You can call Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL) at (815) 625-7860 or visit 412 Locust Street in Sterling, Illinois. Their website is https://nicil.org/.
What services does Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL) offer?
Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside.
Are services at Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL) free or low-cost?
Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL) at (815) 625-7860 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
Does Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL) offer services in other languages?
Call Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL) at (815) 625-7860 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.