Mental Health
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
River Forest Township works with local agency partners to fund a wide range of programs in the areas of behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, domestic violence, underage substance use and addiction recovery.
The following agencies receive funding from River Forest Township to provide INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES services to our community.
Opportunity Knocks - after school and day program for adults with I/DD. RFT funds services
Community Support Services - providing respite and case management services, as well as day programs and CILA's for adults with I.DD. RFT funds respite care and case management.
UCP Seguin - life skills programming, case management, and respite services are provided for adults with I/DD. Employment and residential services for adults along with assistive technology and accessibility services are also available. RFT funds transitional services and respite.
Oak Leyden Developmental Services - provides early intervention services for children birth to age 3 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. RFT funds early intervention services.
Progressive Center for Independent Living - services for those with disabilities relating to advocacy, outreach, disability aid search, and job training services. RFT funds community outreach and services.
Transportation - Senior & Disabled Services of Oak Park and River Forest Townships provide a number of transportation services for residents of Oak Park and River Forest.