Illinois Federal TBI Program

Serving as the lead agency for the Federal TBI Program in Illinois is the Department of Human Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services, The DHS main office is located at 100 S Grand Ave. E, Springfield, IL 62762.

Illinois has received $399,708 in Federal TBI Planning and Implementation Grants, and has provided approximately $202,078 in matching support.

Quick Facts
State population in 2000: 12,419,293
Estimated TBI-related emergency department visits per year: 37,257
Estimated TBI-related non-fatal hospitalizations per year: 7,896
Estimated TBI-related disability per year: 2,493

Illinois currently does not have a Federal TBI Program State Grant but reports the following progress:
1. Completed a Needs and Resources Assessment and developed a TBI State Action Plan.
2. Improved the infrastructure for providing appropriate information and resources to individuals with TBI, families, and service professionals.
3. Conducted TBI training programs.
4. Developed a satisfaction survey instrument.

Illinois is working to implement elements of the TBI State Action Plan. For example, efforts continue to improve access to transportation, improve vocational rehabilitation services and employment outcomes, and increase access to educational services and institutions.

For additional information on the Illinois TBI Program, contact: Lyle VanDeventer, Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services, Brain Injury Program, 217-524-5897, hsvr66@dhs.state.il.us

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