Association for Individual Development

Association for Individual Development (AID) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based at 309 New Indian Trail Ct., Aurora, Illinois, with additional locations. Its stated mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. The organization describes itself as a $59 million non-profit serving individuals with developmental, behavioral and crisis needs across seven Illinois counties, operating in the greater Fox Valley area and other western suburban counties. According to the site, AID is celebrating 65 years in 2026, with an official anniversary date of June 19.

AID offers tailored, consumer-focused programs and services described as equitable and inclusive for individuals facing developmental, intellectual, physical, and mental health challenges, those who have experienced trauma, those in immediate or chronic crises, those who are chronically unhoused, and those at risk.

Program areas listed on the site include Behavioral Health Services, which covers nursing and service coordination, outpatient mental health services, psychiatric services, supported living services, and supportive housing. Crisis Care Services include a Community Support Team, crisis phone lines, a Mobile Crisis Response Team, R3 (New Start) re-entry services, street outreach, and victim services. Developmental Disabilities Services include client and family support, community day services, and residential services. AID also provides affordable housing through properties named Main Street Lofts, Wildwood Commons, and Wildwood Trace, and operates Employment First Services including community employment / IPS, SWTCIE Illinois, and Jan-AID.

The organization also maintains an AID Family Council and a Parent and Guardian Engagement program, an AID Hot Lunch Program, volunteer and advocacy opportunities, internships, and donation programs. The main phone number listed is (630) 966-4000. The site does not describe specific clinical treatment modalities, insurance accepted, or intake procedures.