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The Douglas Center "Art From The Heart" Creations line of greeting cards are now available… just in time for the holidays. These beautiful cards are hand-made by program participants of The Douglas Center. Each card, heartfully embellished in a variety of beautiful and unique materials, carries a quote 'From The Artist' on the back of the card. Please Note: A portion of the proceeds of these art creations goes directly to the program participant that created it.

Services at The Douglas Center

Client Intake
Clinical assessment and evaluation
Work Program
Vocational Skills Training
Developmental Rehabilitation
Seniors Program
"Art from the Heart" Creations
Sewing
Light manufacturing
Computer skills
On-the-job janitorial skills training
Retail Skills
Food Service
Budgeting
Customer Service
Art Therapy
Dance and Drama Therapy
Drumming Circles
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Podiatry

Welcome to The Douglas Center

The Douglas Center, a non-profit organization located in Skokie, Illinois, provides day programs for individuals with severe developmental, physicsl and mental disabilities. Through our Work Center program we offer employment opportunities that include light manufacturing, sewing, packaging, assembly, shrink wrapping, labeling, heat sealing, fulfillment services, etc. by partnering with local manufacturers, businesses and individuals on work contracts/projects. Our center offers pre-vocational training (including sheltered workshops), a Seniors program as well as developmental rehabilitation for adults of all ages.

The Douglas Center opened its doors in 1999. Today, we provide a home away from home for hard working and dedicated individuals. Our comprehensive programming, clinical services, training programs, employment opportunities and Seniors program are focused on assisting each individual in the management of their disabilities and building of self-esteem while developing and/or improving existing social, work and independent living skills.

Our Mission

The mission of The Douglas Center day program is to enhance and enrich the quality of life by providing work programs, developmental training, vocational skills training and a Seniors program to adults living with intellectual, developmental disabilities and mental health issues in order to help them achieve independence in life.

Affiliations and Resources

DHS (Department of Human Services)
CARF (Commission on Accreditation and Rehabilitation Facilities)
Note: Since its inception, The Douglas Center has received the hightest rating.
NISH/AbilityOne (Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities)
IDHD (The Institute on Disability and Human Development)
Skokie Chamber of Commerce
Evanston Chamber of Commerce
Niles Chamber of Commerce