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

Administrative office which operates and oversees Rondout School for grades TK-8.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in the township, including:

• Asphalt patching
• Asphalt resurfacing
• Drainage
• Gravel shouldering
• Litter pickup
• Roadside mowing
• Road striping
• Street signage
• Winter snow and ice control
• Tree trimming and removal (right-of-way)
• Assist with sand and bags during emergency flooding

FREE Mulch is available to Township residents in the spring and summer. No Landscapers. Must bring own materials (shovel & container). Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.

Offers independent living skills training for individuals with disabilities. Offers the following courses:

• Assistive technology training
• Braille training
• Independent living skills training
• Personal assistant services: teaches individuals how to hire and manage in-home care assistants
• Adult employment readiness - 12-week course offering job skills assessment, resume writing, financial literacy, and assistance finding work
• Youth employment readiness: 18-week course offering job skills development
• Older blind services - geared towards seniors with vision loss who are already trained in adaptive devices

Also offers information and referral services, benefits counseling, and application assistance.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in Grant Township. Services include: Stormwater management Water test kit distribution Sandbag distribution during emergency flooding Winter snow removal and ice control Brush pick up Mosquito abatement Electronic waste recycling Roadside mowing and litter pick-up Tree trimming Street light and traffic sign maintenance

Offers monthly financial support for township residents who cannot work due to health or medical condition. Provides support for rent, utilities, medical expenses, and other basic needs.

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

Acts as a link between family, shelter, school system, and community resources to coordinate educational services for homeless students.

Provides emergency financial assistance on a case by case basis. Assistance may include utilities, rent, mortgage, medical bills, and transportation.

Offers HUD-approved housing counseling services to individuals and families in Lake County. Offers tools, education, and empowerment to help address financial barriers to affordable housing. Counseling topics include: Budgeting & Banking Credit Repair Community & Covid Resources Downpayment Assistance Equity Loans Fair Housing and Fair Lending Financial Literacy Foreclosure and Homelessness Prevention Landlord's Rights & Responsibilities Mortgage Default Prevention Pre-Purchase / Home Buyer Refinancing Mortgages Rental Counseling Savings & Spending Plans Scam Prevention Tenant's Rights & Responsibilities

Offers general counseling for couples, families, and individuals ages 5 years and older.

Offers pre-filing bankruptcy counseling to prepare clients needing to file. Also offers 2-hour education workshops to ensure clients will not repeat bankruptcy.

Promotes a variety of social and sports programs for youth and adults.

Provides free legal aid to assist with criminal record expungement and sealing. Helps with other legal matters that remove barriers to employment, education, and housing.

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

Offers three community gardens in Lake County. Provides opportunities for people to learn about planting and caring for a garden Also offers free samples of foods from the gardens. Provides a program for middle-school age youth to learn about the following: Sustainable agricultural practices Healthy food preparation Nutritional eating habits and exercise

Provides volunteers to help with minor home tasks for Village residents 70 years and older. Services include yard maintenance, snow removal, window washing, and minor home repairs. Also provides the services of police offers for daily wellness calls, home visits, and lockbox installation for first responder access.

Provides supportive services for family caregivers of an enrolled veteran. Offers the following two programs based on level of care (see eligibility guidelines below): Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS)

• Individual support related to the care of the veteran
• Skills training on caregiving for a veteran's unique needs
• Respite care
• Peer support mentoring
• Training and support through in-person, online, and telehealth sessions
• Referrals to available resources

Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) - Provides all services listed above and the following:

• Mental health support
• Virtual Psychotherapy for Caregivers Program (VPPC)
• CHAMPVA (if uninsured)
• Monthly stipend
• Beneficiary travel

Provides evaluation to determine treatment plan for individuals facing DUI charges.

Provides age-appropriate after school and summer activities for Lake County youth ages 5-18 years. Programming includes a snack, hot dinner, and homework help. Also offers the following:

• Homework assistance
• Health/athletic activities
• Outdoor activities
• Cultural arts
• Leadership development activities
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities
• Career exploration
• Character development

Provides non-residential alcohol & drug abuse treatment program for adolescents and adults. Offers variety of drug-free treatment modalities and medication assisted addiction treatments, such as: 12-Step modalities of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) (Detoxification using methadone, Vivitrol, or suboxone) Screening and Assessments Individual and Group Counseling Intensive Outpatient Therapy Case Management

Provides monthly financial assistance to income-eligible Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent, utilities, and medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual seeks work or waits for disability benefits approval.

Provides prescription drug disposal box for old, outdated or unused prescription drugs. Items acceptable for deposit in the collection 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

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.

Serves communities dinners.