About AID

AID is a nonprofit, community-based organization that serves 4,200 individuals throughout Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, DuPage, suburban Cook, and Will Counties. Over 20 programs are available for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, and those in need of behavioral health services or crisis intervention. AID is accredited by CARF, and is also a child welfare agency licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Our Mission

AID’s mission is to empower individuals with disabilities, mental illness and special needs to achieve independence and community inclusion.

Service Area

AID serves individuals throughout Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, DuPage, suburban Cook and Will Counties

Aurora Area Services

• Main Office, Thompson Center & Pediatric Therapy Services
  309 W. New Indian Trail Court · Aurora, IL 60506
  Phone: 630-966-4000
  Pediatric Therapy Center: 630-966-1961
  
• Keeler Center & Pool
  409 W. New Indian Trail Court · Aurora, IL 60506
  Phone: 630-859-1144
  
• Behavioral Health Services
  1230 N. Highland Avenue · Aurora, IL 60506
  Phone: 630-859-1291

Batavia Area Services

• Bethany Lutheran Church (Basement)
  8 S. Lincoln Street · Batavia, IL 60510
  Phone: 630-966-4090

Elgin Area Services

• Elgin Training Center
  1135 Bowes Road · Elgin, IL 60123
  Phone: 847-931-6200

Yorkville Area Services

• Van Emmon Center
  135 E. Van Emmon Street · Yorkville, IL 60560
  Phone: 630-966-4450

AID also operates over 2 dozen group homes throughout our service area. Please call us at 630-966-4000 for more information on our residential program.

Board of Directors

• Fred Norris, Chairman
• Beth Johnson, Vice Chairman
• Edward Keating, Treasurer
• Martha Egeland, Secretary
• Gretta E. Bieber
• Dave Creighton
• Walter Dwyer
• Milton Evans, Jr.
• Cheryl Fair
• Dr. James Hofer
• Cheryl Maraffio
• Dr. Clem Mejia
• Lori Jungels
• Tim Torres
• Mary J. Trippon
• Toni Vaughan

Training & Education

AID provides ongoing training for staff who support individuals with disabilities. Continuing Education Credit for Social Workers and Professional Counselors is also available. Attendees can receive the listed CEUs for an additional $15.00 fee by presenting their license number and signing in on the day of training. All participants will receive Certificates of Attendance. These qualify as QMRP CEUs. Other professionals may submit their participation certificates to licensing boards for possible approval.

Regularly Offered Classes & Seminars include:

Click here to download our current training brochure

• QMRP Training
• Completing the ICAP
• Is this Abuse?
• Introduction to Behavior Analysis
• Crisis Intervention and Involuntary Psychiatric Admission
• Positive Behavior Support
• Preparing Performance Objectives
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Schizophrenia
• Compassion Fatigue
• Workplace CPR and First Aid