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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 comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Includes the following services for female survivors and their children:

• 24-hour hotline
• Crisis intervention
• Counseling and support groups
• Legal advocacy

*Services are offered in multiple languages with a focus on the Asian-American community.

Offers an after school program that provides: Homework help Crafts Yoga Healthy snacks for kids Also offers a summer program for kids to participate from June to August. Other activities offered include: Community gardening Junior chefs and Master Chefs Kids Sewing Lending Library

Offers adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include:

• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Citizenship Preparation Classes
• Adult Basic Education
• GED testing and preparation
• Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills
• Career training

Provides a weekly food pantry and care closet for families enrolled within the North Chicago School District #187. Offers non-perishable food items, hygiene and household products, and school supplies.

Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction/foreclosure or utility disconnection.

Provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Includes the following services for female survivors and their children:

• 24-hour hotline
• Crisis intervention
• Counseling and support groups
• Legal advocacy

*Services are offered in multiple languages with a focus on the Asian-American community.

Offers the following programs for children and young adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities:

• Therapeutic residential group-home (Child Bridge Center)
• Therapeutic day school
• Special needs foster care and adoption

Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs. The collection boxes are located in the police department lobby. Items acceptable for the prescription disposal box include:

• Prescription medications, including controlled substances
• All over-the counter medications
• Medication samples
• Pet medications
• Vitamins and supplements
• Medicated ointments, lotions, creams and oils
• Liquid medication in leak-proof containers
• Homeopathic remedies

Items not acceptable for deposit in the collection box are:

• Needles/sharps
• Syringes with needles
• Thermometers
• IV bags
• Bloody or infectious waste
• Personal care products
• Empty containers
• Hydrogen Peroxide

Sharps Container available in the lobby for needle disposal. Sharps include:

• Syringes
• Hypodermic Needles
• Needles attached to tubing
• Lancets

To properly dispose of needles, do the following:

• Must use an approved disposal container that fits inside the disposal bin
• DO NOT deposit any loose sharps into the collection bin

Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Lakemoor. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Offers non-perishable food pantry for Grant Township residents. Registered participants receive one monthly food distribution based on household size.

Administrative office which operates and oversees schools in the Aptakisic - Tripp school district. Includes the following schools:

• Aptakisic Junior High School
• Meridian School
• Pritchett Elementary School
• Tripp Elementary School
• Meridian Early Learning Center

Offers free HUD-approved housing counseling and mediation services for people facing foreclosure. The court-appointed mediator will help the individual and lender reach a meaningful solution.

Provides assistance with transportation services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. PACE/Dial-A-Ride:

• Provides application assistance for RTA Ride Free program. Ride Free program provides door-to-door transportation for medical appointments and personal errands.

Half-Fare Taxi Program:

• Distributes coupons for half-priced taxi fares. Provides up to 10 coupons at a time.

Provides both inpatient and outpatient mental health services to veterans, active duty, and their families. Provides evaluation and treatment for the following:

• Psychiatry
• Counseling
• Services for veterans who are homeless
• Transition and care management for returning Veterans (OIF/OEF/OND)

** For emergency, please dial 9-1-1** Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Wheeling. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Offers gently-used clothing and household goods at a discounted price for individuals in need. Offers free clothing and basic necessities for homeless individuals. Accepts donations of clothing, blankets, furniture, and household goods. Sales from the thrift store directly support SVdP programs and services.

Provides resources and support for individuals experiencing hardship. Operates as a network of churches that help individuals meet their needs for the following:

• Clothing
• Household items and furniture
• Life skills education (budgeting, healthy relationships, etc.)

**Does not provide emergency relief or financial assistance**

Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as: Housing:

• Eviction/Foreclosure
• Unsafe Conditions
• Discrimination

Public Benefits:

• Social Security
• SNAP
• Medicare/Medicaid

Safety:

• Orders of Protection
• Custody
• Other Family Issues

Stability:

• Expungement
• License Reinstatement
• Employment Issues

Places children who have experienced neglect and/or abuse in a safe home. Other services include:

• Counseling services for children, foster parents, and birth parents
• Children advocacy in court
• 24 hour crisis interventions
• Foster home monitoring
• Referrals for birth parents to get help for issues that prevent them from being with their children

Provides mental health counseling and psychiatric services. Offers individual, couples, youth, and family therapy.

Administrative office which operates and oversees schools in North Chicago, including:

• North Chicago CUSD 187
• Evelyn Alexander Elementary (K-3)
• Forrestal Elementary (K-3)
• A.J. Katzenmaier (4-5)
• Neal Math and Science Academy
• North Chicago Community High School
• Green Bay Early Childhood Center

Provides drug users a fast-track to addiction treatment services. Allows individuals to call or walk-in to Lake County Sheriff's Offices to request help. Individuals may surrender any drugs or paraphernalia without risk of criminal charges. A deputy will immediately coordinate phone screening with the Lake County Health Department. Based on the evaluation, individual will begin outpatient or inpatient treatment. Provides a police escort for any individuals who cannot transport themselves.

Offers a variety of programs for children and youth, include:

• Teaching new skills
• Homework help and assistance
• Promoting physical and emotional development
• Increasing self-esteem

Programs offered before school, after school, and seasonal camps.

Provides 24/7 Helpline to report missing or exploited children. Callers can report the following issues: Suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts Extra-familial child sexual molestation Child pornography Child sex tourism Child sex trafficking Unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child Misleading domain names, words, or digital images on the internet