THE HSI MISSION
HSI uses a comprehensive multi-tiered approach that engages prevention,
intervention, treatment, research, and care management to build healthy
communities.
THE HSI VISION
HSI through a continuum of care approach is building healthy
communities for underserved populations with disabilities and people living with
an array of human services needs.
HABILITATIVE SYSTEMS, INC. is a multi-faceted human
service agency that plays a substantial role in the articulation, development
and delivery of programs and services to improve the quality of life in targeted
areas.
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Habilitative Systems, Inc. exists to alleviate human suffering by developing and
providing resources to promote maximum independence, personal responsibility and
dignity for mentally, physically, socially and emotionally disabled persons.
HSI began in 1978 as a dream of a small group of church folk. The agency has
grown from four (4) programs to fifty (50) programs which serve over 7,000
persons annually in 14 sites on Chicago's West and South sides. "Freeing the
Human Spirit" is the all pervasive concept of the agency's dedication to develop
disadvantaged persons into capable, competent, contributing citizens.
Tax Status: Non-profit charitable organization exempt from Federal income taxation under 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code
Member of :
Child Care Association of Illinois
Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
Illinois Association for Private Schools
National Association of Rehabilitation Facilities
Westside Association of Community Action
United Way of Chicago
Child Welfare League of America.
Illinois Association of Drug Dependency Agencies
Illinois Association of Community Mental Health Agencies
Accredited by:
The
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
CARF is a private, not-for-profit organization that
accredits programs and services in Adult Day Services, Assisted Living,
Behavioral Health, Employment and Community Services, and Medical
Rehabilitation. CARF develops and maintains practical and relevant standards of
quality for such programs.
Licensed by:
The Illinois Department of
Children and Family Services
The Chicago Board of Education
The City of Chicago
The Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
The Illinois Department of Public Health
The Illinois Department of Human Services
Funded by:
The HSI operating budget is
generated from a variety of sources:
The Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
The Illinois State and Chicago Boards of Education
The Illinois Department Human Services
Chicago Department of Health
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
HUD
The National Caucus on Black Aging
United Way of America and United Way of Chicago
Private Donors
Foundations
Corporations
Special Fund Raising Events
Habilitative Systems, Inc. is registered with GuideStar®, the web site produced by Philanthropic Research, Inc. Simply search for 'HSI' on the GuideStar® home page