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Provides special education services for students in the Waukegan Community Unit School District.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in the township, including: Roadside mowing Tree trimming Snowplowing and ice control Drainage, storm sewers and culverts maintained to ensure proper flow of water Development and implementation of storm water program Street sign maintenance Dead animal removal

Provides information and referral services for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers. Provides needs assessment, referrals to local resources, advocacy, and follow-up services.

Offers activities and services for older adults in the community, including:

• Recreational opportunities for active older adults
• Counseling and support groups
• Senior Health Insurance (SHIP) counselors
• Lending Closet

Provides fire protection, medical aid, rescue, hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

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 nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food to eligible women and children. Offers assistance to buy healthy foods and baby formula. Also provides referrals to health care and community services.

Provides intensive outpatient treatment for individuals with substance use addiction. Provides individualized treatment plan to achieve long-term recovery. Services include assessments, individual and group therapy, and drivers license reinstatement. Also offers court-ordered services for DUI offenders.

Offers individual and group counseling for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Groups are available in confidential locations in various cities.

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

Offers resources and services designed to meet the learning needs of the community. Also provides programs that introduce and encourage reading. Resources include:

• Reference services
• Computer and internet access
• Notary services

Recruits and trains volunteers to serve as advocates for children in foster care. Volunteers are matched to a child in need and provide them with stability and support. Volunteer responsibilities include: Ensuring the child's safety, well-being, and basic needs are met while in foster care Advocating for the child during court proceedings Monitoring child's educational progress Advocating for the child until they are placed in a permanent home

Offers resources and services designed to meet the learning needs of the community. Also provides programs that introduce and encourage reading. Resources include:

• Reference services
• Computer and internet access
• Notary services

Provides financial assistance for Township residents to alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or job-related expense. Individual must be experiencing a hardship due to an emergency, such as loss of income, reduction in work hours, or a medical illness.

Provides child abuse prevention education, training, and awareness to parents, professionals, and communities. Trainings include: Effects of Domestic Violence Stewards of Children: training about how to prevent, recognize, and prevent hild sexual abuse

• Shaken Baby Training: educates about the tragic results that can occur when a baby is shaken
• Happiest Baby on the Block Training: Offers important tips to console a crying baby

Provides non-residential drug and alcohol addiction recovery for adolescents and adults. Services include: Assessment and Evaluation Intensive Outpatient Programs Individual and Group Counseling Drug Testing Education Referrals to psychiatric care as needed

Offers opportunity for home ownership to low-income families in Lake County. Offers interest-free mortgage to qualified families in exchange for "sweat equity". Families must participate in homeownership classes, financial education, and budgeting sessions. They must also commit to helping build or rehabilitate other homes in the community.

Provides sexual health services for Lake County residents ages 12 years and older. Provides comprehensive care and prevention services, including:

• HIV testing, counseling, and care
• Hepatitis C screening, counseling, and care
• Hepatitis A/B and HPV vaccinations
• STI testing, counseling, and treatment
• LGBTQ+ and gender health services
• PrEP and nPEP medication
• Support groups
• Needle exchange
• Safe sex supplies
• Referrals for related medical and behavioral health services

Offers door-to-door transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Priority is given to non-emergency medical appointments, but may also be used for errands. Vans include a wheelchair lift. Also offers assistance with RTA applications for seniors and individuals with disabilities. RTA passes allows seniors and individuals with disabilities to receive discounted transportation rates.

Provides intervention services to prevent further incidents of domestic violence. Services include:

• Domestic violence assessments
• Individual and group therapy
• Anger management
• Workshops and community education for prevention of domestic violence

Provides comprehensive hospice care for adults who are near end of life. Offers care in nursing homes, hospitals, hospice facility, or in client's home.

Provides intensive outpatient treatment for individuals with substance use addiction. Provides individualized treatment plan to achieve long-term recovery. Services include assessments, individual and group therapy, and drivers license reinstatement. Also offers court-ordered services for DUI offenders.

Provides mental health support for veterans, active duty, first responders, and their families. Serves as a wellness center and provides the following services: Individual and group therapy Crisis intervention Debriefings Annual wellness checks Wellness visits (SAFE-T Act) Family advocacy and support Specialized therapy including EMDR and Biosound

Offers resources and services designed to meet the learning needs of the community. Also provides programs that introduce and encourage reading. Resources include:

• Public computer and internet access
• Voter registration services
• Test proctoring
• Book delivery for individuals unable to visit the library
• Community visits to schools, retirement homes, and assisted living facilities

Offers hot, carry-out meals for Lake County residents in need. May visit each day it is open, Wednesday through Saturday. **Also serves meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas day**