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Offers a safe space for individuals who identify as gender fluid/transgender community to support one another. Support Services include: Support Groups for all gender diverse people 18 or older (Not therapy. Designed for social support, education, and fun) Topics can include: Name changes, Gender/sexuality 101, How to come out, and What to expect from hormones Surgery Navigation: For some gender diverse people, surgery is a natural part of affirming gender. This can be a complicated process that is always changing. Our health navigators and behavioral health staff are here to help you navigate this process. Hormone Services: Provides hormone replacement therapy for transgender and gender diverse people. Health Navigation: A free service that helps people coordinate their medical care.

Offers membership to join a Girl Scout troop or sign up as an individual member. Provides opportunities for girls to discover and develop their fullest potential. This includes building self-esteem through:

• Value of goal-setting
• Community service
• Personal responsibility
• Outdoor activities
• Cultural awareness
• Career exploration

Operates 24/7 Adult Protective Services hotline to report adult abuse or neglect. Investigates reports of suspected neglect, abandonment, physical, sexual, mental, emotional, or financial abuse. Coordinates emergency response, crisis intervention, and protection from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

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.

Offers activities, events, and services for older adults, including:

• AARP Safety Driving Class
• Benefit application assistance
• Health and wellness workshops
• Exercise classes
• Card games and crafts
• Weekend trips

Provides emergency financial assistance to residents who are in need, including:

• Rental and utility assistance
• Employed clients who have transportation issues

Residents can receive assistance up to three times. Each time must be 18 months apart.

• First time applicants qualify for up to $400 of assistance
• Second time applicants qualify for up to $250 of assistance
• Third (and last) time applicants qualify for up to $150 of assistance

Applicants are required to participate in a financial session before receiving funds.

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

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

Offers a food pantry to individuals in need. Items may include produce and non-perishable items. Participants may visit weekly.

Provides information to residents on issues related to indoor and outdoor air quality. Services includes: Radon testing kits Providing information about the Clean Air Act Investigating inquiries about leaf Open burning Helping students with service projects related to the environment Offering advice about mold or mildew, asthma and flood or sewer cleanups

Mobile pantry that distributes free diapers and hygiene products. Offers free diapers, pull-ups, and wipes (if available) to families with children under the age of 4. Limit of two visits per month to receive supplies. Also offers incontinence supplies for seniors and individuals with a disability or special needs.

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

Offers a community center for seniors to sign up for classes, trips, events, and support groups. Provides information and referrals for social services including transportation, counseling, and legal aid. Offers application assistance for the following:

• Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• SNAP
• Medicare and SSI
• Prescription drug discount programs
• Illinois Benefit Access Program
• Secretary of State programs (driver's license, Real ID, and car registration)

Matches volunteers with seniors for grocery shopping assistance and to deliver groceries. Coordinates grocery store selection, shopping list, and payment method. Note: volunteers do not transport seniors to the grocery store for shopping assistance.

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

Offers discounted license plate fee to older adults, and Ride Free cards for fixed-route public transit to older adults and people with disabilities.

Provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain independent in their homes. Offers the following program options for independence:

• Personal Assistant (PA): Provides assistance with household tasks, personal care and, with permission of a doctor, certain health care procedures. PAs are selected, employed, and supervised by individual customers.

• Homemaker Services: Personal care provided by trained and professionally supervised personnel for customers who are unable to direct the services of a PA. Instruction and assistance in household management and self-care are also available.

• Maintenance Home Health: Services provided through a treatment plan prescribed by a physician or other health care professional. Other services include nursing care and physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

• Electronic Home Response: Emergency response system offered by hospitals and community service organizations. This rented signaling device provides 24-hour emergency coverage, permitting the individual to alert trained professionals at hospitals, fire departments, or police departments.

• Home Delivered Meals: Provided to individuals who can feed themselves but are unable to prepare food.

• Adult Day Care: The direct care and supervision of customers in a community-based setting to promote their social, physical, and emotional well-being.

• Assistive Equipment: Devices or equipment either purchased or rented to increase an individual's independence and capability to perform household and personal care tasks at home.

• Environmental Modification: Modifications in the home that help compensate for loss of ability, strength, mobility or sensation; increase safety in the home, and decrease dependence on direct assistance from others.

• Respite Services: Temporary care for adults and children with disabilities aimed at relieving stress to families. Respite services may be provided for vacation, rest, errands, family crisis or emergency. Services may include personal assistant, homemaker or home health.

Also provides specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The Community Reintegration Program helps individuals with disabilities who live in nursing homes move into community with the supports they need to live as independently as possible.

Provides a playground for residents to participate in various physical activities. Also has a soccer field, baseball field, tennis court, and pickleball courts.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in Waukegan Township, including:

• Storm water management
• Sandbag distribution during emergency flooding
• Roadside mowing and tree trimming
• Snowplowing and ice control
• Street light and traffic sign maintenance

Offers after school program for North Chicago Community Highschool students. 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

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

Offers care management services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Services include:

• Assistance with personal care needs
• Transportation and accompaniment to medical appointments and other outings
• Meal planning and preparation
• Errand-running for tasks such as grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and other needs
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Medication management
• Researching senior living options, medical supplies, and equipment
• Friendly companionship and social activities

Offers support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals. Offers groups for adults, youth grades 6-8, and youth grades 9-12. Also offers weekly Saturday morning coffee socials for LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages and their allies.

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

• Reference desk
• Computer and internet access
• Notary
• Passport application assistance
• Voter registration
• Test proctoring

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**