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Provides foster parent licensing and licensing for pre-adoptive homes.

Provides a monthly discount on landline or wireless phone service to low-income households. Discount for either phone or internet, but not both.

Operates 24/7 Child Protective Services (CPS) hotline to report child abuse or neglect. Investigates reports of suspected physical, sexual, and emotional child abuse or neglect. Coordinates emergency response, crisis intervention, and placement of children into Child Welfare System.

Mobile outreach truck that provides services for people struggling with drug addiction. Services include:

• Safe Use Supplies - distributes naloxone, safe injection, smoking kits, and snorting kits
• Needle Exchange - allows individuals to exchange used needles for sterile ones
• Peer Support - Peer Recovery Specialists always travel as part of the outreach team
• Treatment Navigation - connects individuals with resources for jobs, housing, legal assistance, social service registration, etc. Provides transportation to appointments when available.
• Snacks and personal care items
• Printed resources - informational materials with recovery resources

Provides a support line for parents of infants and young toddlers. Offers advice for non-emergency issues such as: Colicky babies or excessive crying Babies who have difficulty sleeping or feeding Infant development Parenting Referrals for community resources

Provides assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical expenses, and other immediate needs. Meets the client in their home and conducts a needs assessment. Provides referrals for community resources to support long-term sufficiency. NOTE: Saint Vincent de Paul provides general assistance services throughout Lake County. Individuals who do not meet residency requirements for this location will be referred to their nearest site.

Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline for youth and parents. Provides confidential crisis counseling by phone, text, and email. Offers help with mental health and life issues, such as:

• Suicide prevention and ideation
• Anxiety, depression, and anger
• Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
• Parenting troubles
• Teen runaways
• Chemical dependency
• School issues and bullying
• Relationship problems

Download the Mobile App for confidential help at: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/mobile-app.aspx

Provides assessment and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. Services include:

• Planned interventions
• Individual, family, and group therapy
• Drug screens
• Relapse prevention
• After care program

Also offers workshops and prevention services for at-risk populations.

Provides full-time and part-time opportunities to serve in organizations. Members perform a year of service with a program that meets local community needs. In return for a living allowance and education award.

Offers bilingual telehealth counseling services for children and adults. Services include individual and couples therapy, support groups, and hypnotherapy.

Provides emergency financial assistance to help township residents alleviate life-threatening circumstances. Provides assistance for circumstances such as:

• Eviction
• Utility disconnection
• Prescription expenses
• Employment assistance
• Transportation
• Funeral and burial
• ID's

**Serves residents of Waukegan Township and Shields Township**

Offers a holiday gift card for Waukegan Township families with children ages 0-17.

Offers affordable integrative healthcare for individuals of all ages. Outpatient health services include:

• Adult and senior health
• Infant, children and teen health
• Reproductive health, family planning, and prenatal care
• Dental care
• Behavioral health and counseling
• Substance use treatment services
• Medication-Assisted Treatment

Provides monthly financial assistance to help Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent/mortgage, utilities, and medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Offers temporary financial assistance for Township residents in need. Provides temporary relief during times of hardship or while waiting for public assistance. Funds help pay basic living expenses, which may include medical costs.

Provides monthly financial assistance up to $450 to help Township residents in need. Assists with rent/mortgage, utilities, or medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Offers pro-life pregnancy resources at no cost, which include: Pregnancy test with referral to County Health Clinic Diapers Maternity clothes Children's clothes up to size 10/12 Infant care items

Offers a reduced-cost, lunch-time meal delivery for older adults residing in Barrington. Meals come from Panera Bread and are delivered by volunteers. Available for weekday lunch-time meals only.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in the township, including: Winter snow and ice control Resurfacing roads Repairing potholes Constructing and maintaining drainage, storm sewers, and culverts Right-of-way mowing Shoulder graveling Bridge repair Tree trimming Spring clean-up Road striping Crack sealing Right-of-way permits Dead animal pick up

Coordinates educational services for students who are experiencing homelessness. Acts as a link between family, shelter, and school to serve the needs of the student.

Provides legal consultation and advice, mediation services, and referrals to rental assistance programs . Also provides services including:

• Document review and preparation
• Housing and eviction information
• Referrals to legal aid and pro bono attorneys

Provides in-home support services to help prepare children under the age of three for preschool. Provides activities and education to ensure the child meets developmental milestones. Also offers monthly group classes for participants and prenatal classes for pregnant mothers.

Provides assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical expenses, and other immediate needs. Meets the client in their home and conducts a needs assessment. Provides referrals for community resources to support long-term sufficiency. NOTE: Saint Vincent de Paul provides general assistance services throughout Lake County. Individuals who do not meet residency requirements for this location will be referred to their nearest site.

Administers Housing Choice Voucher program for income eligible households. Housing Choice Voucher program subsidizes part of the total rent. Housing Choice Voucher applicants are responsible for housing search and selection.

Offers the following transportation services for Waukegan Township seniors: Weekday Medical Transportation Provides curb to curb transportation for medical appointments within the township. Rides must be requested in advance. Shuttle runs weekdays only and is equipped with a wheelchair lift. Weekend Transportation Provides curb to curb transportation on weekends for travel within 10 miles. Rides must be requested in advance. Walking aids must be able to fold down for storage. Transit Card Issues a debit card to be used for personal transportation services. Funds can be used for any type of transportation service including taxis and ride shares.