Thank You to Cornerstone's 2007 "Partners!"

 

Your support helps to ensure that people with disabilities in Will County, Illinois have an option

for quality services that promote choice, dignity, and the opportunity to live and work in the community.

 

 

 

Supporting Growth Through Achievement Since 1969   

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Cornerstone offers the following to people with disabilities:

customized community employment services  -  residential supports - school-to-work transition

community integration services  -  counseling and therapy - packaging and assembly training

 

Cornerstone turns 39 in 2008!

Support us by Making an Online Donation!

Help support people with disabilities in Will County!

Become a Cornerstone Partner!  By contributing $25, $50, $100 or more  to Cornerstone, you will help to enrich the lives of over 850 people each day, encouraging independence, choice, and the opportunity to participate in community life. 

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Watch Cornerstone's 2006 Annual Report: Above and Beyond.

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Our Mission

Cornerstone Services, Inc. provides progressive, comprehensive services for people with disabilities, promoting choice, dignity and the opportunity to live and work in the community.

 

                                                     GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND VALUES

 

To guide the agency toward the fulfillment of this mission, Cornerstone Services values

 

INDIVIDUAL CHOICE, as evidenced by the belief that:

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individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

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individuals are offered a variety of choices as well as the supports necessary to make informed decisions.

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service plans developed with (not for) individuals lead to greater independence.

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service planning should always be driven by the individual served and his/her supporters.

 

COMMUNITY INCLUSION, as evidenced by the belief that:

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services are best when offered in typical community settings.

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services contribute to the ability of individuals to live and work as typical residents of the community.

 

AN ADVOCACY ROLE FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, as evidenced by a commitment  to:

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learn and practice the skills necessary to act as advocates and to teach individuals to advocate for themselves.

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a "team approach" for delivery of services.

Agency Profile

Since 1969, Cornerstone Services has been an advocate and provider of residential, behavioral health, training, employment, and other services for people with disabilities in the Will County, Ill. area.  The agency is a recognized leader in providing community-based support services that enhance independence. 

Cornerstone is fully licensed by local, state, and federal agencies and is accredited by CARF . . . The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission.  The agency accepts Medicaid and private insurance.  Cornerstone is a member agency of the United Way of Will County. uw.jpg (3778 bytes)

 

Cornerstone Notice of Privacy Practices          Will County Continuum of Care Privacy NOTICE           HMIS Notice of Privacy Practices - 9/06

 

President/Chief Executive Officer -- Jim Hogan

 

Vice-President/Chief Operating Officer -- Don Hespell

 

Vice-President/Chief Administrative Officer -- Ben Stortz

 

Vice-President/Chief Development Officer -- Bette Reed

 

Service Locations

Administrative Offices
Residential Services

777 Joyce Road
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 727-6666

Employment Services-Career Solutions
Behavioral Health Services

800 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 727-6667

Personal Enrichment Program (PEP)
134 E. Van Buren Street
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3627

Community Services
777B Joyce Rd.
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 741-7607

Industrial Operations
2401 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 773-7113

Impact Training Center
777B Joyce Rd.
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 730-4580

Career and Community Connections

936 State St.

Lockport, IL  60446

 

 

Contact Information

Telephone

815-727-6666

FAX

815-723-1177

Administrative address

777 Joyce Road Joliet, IL 60436

 


 

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