With the state
Enroll in the Illinois PUNS database
To obtain services, a person must be enrolled in the Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) database.
How to obtain services at Blue Cap
Finding the supports that you or your loved one needs can be challenging, and Blue Cap is here to help in any way it can.
Services are tailored to the unique requirements and expectations of each person Blue Cap seeks to support. True to its unifying principles, which are based on person-centered planning, everyone receives a comprehensive assessment and customized recommendation that will ensure the most beneficial service placement.
Start at the point of entry: an ISC or PAS agency
All persons seeking services start at the point of entry, which is an Independent Service Coordination (ISC) or Preadmission Screening (PAS) agency. To learn more about either one, contact the DD helpline.
- DD helpline
- 1-888-DD-Plans
For full information about accessing services, visit the Illinois Department of Human Services at illinois.gov/hfs/medicalclients/hcbs/pages/dd.aspx.
With Blue Cap
Call, schedule an appointment, take the tour
The usual starting point at Blue Cap is to call (708) 389-6578 and schedule an appointment to stop by and tour. The main office is at 2155 Broadway St, Blue Island.
Placement guidance after the tour
After touring, if you feel Blue Cap is the place for your loved one to receive supports and services, the team can further direct you through the placement process.
The front door is at 2155 Broadway St
Broadway, Blue Island. Call the main office to set a time and walk through it yourself.
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Sat-Sun: Closed.
Who to ask about each program
For more information about obtaining services, each program has a named contact at Blue Cap.
Community Day ServicesLife Enrichment for adults: community life, education, job training, volunteer and employment opportunities, with a Blended Day where each person chooses what the day holds.Marge Pyzik, Director of Adult Services, ext. 102MargeP@blue-cap.orgCommunity Integrated LivingSupportive living arrangements in the community, with staff support for daily living, caring for a home and taking part in neighbourhood life.Marge Pyzik, Director of Adult Services, ext. 102MargeP@blue-cap.orgHome-Based ServicesA Service Facilitator for children and adults living at home with family: case management, Waiver and Medicaid State Plan access, and day-to-day oversight of the service plan.Carmanleatha Meeks, Home-Based Services CoordinatorCarmanleatha.Meeks@blue-cap.org
Ready to see Blue Cap in person?
Schedule a tour, or call the main office at (708) 389-6578.
Questions first? Read the frequently asked questions or learn about every Blue Cap program.