CHAT (Communication Health, Advocacy & Therapy)
Civic and Social OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
CHAT (Communication Health, Advocacy & Therapy) is a nonprofit organization based in Lombard, Illinois, that brings together speech and language professionals to provide therapy across clinics, schools, and programs. Founded more than four decades ago (formerly the Center for Speech and Language or CSLD), the organization focuses on engaging therapies designed to support children with communication challenges and to raise awareness about their impact on families and communities. Its work centers on advocacy for clients and advancing access to services, with ongoing efforts to expand reach to those in need and to promote communication justice. The nonprofit operates within the civic and social sector, emphasizing service delivery and innovation in delivering therapy and related supports. The organization is small-to-mid sized, employing a modest team to sustain its mission from its Lombard base.