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Offers financial aid to help Township residents prevent loss of home, job, or utilities. Funds are available once every two years and provide help to meet basic needs, including:

• Preventing eviction or past due rent/mortgage
• Preventing utility disconnection
• Work-related expense necessary to getting or keeping a job (for example, uniform or licensing fees)
• Cost of prescription medication

Amount of assistance determined on a case-by-case basis. Program does not disburse cash as all funds will be paid directly to vendors.

Offers free mental health and wellness services to Township residents of all ages. Services include:

• Individual and Group Therapy
• Couple and Family Counseling
• Case Management
• Information and Referrals
• Lending Closet (free medical equipment borrowing program)

Provides a phone line for residents to report if they may have a natural gas leak, gas odor or damaged gas line . A technician will visit the residence to investigate the source of the smell at no cost. Note: For: Carbon monoxide -Leave building and call: 911

Provides one-time financial assistance for Township residents facing an emergency situation. Provides help for emergencies such as eviction, past-due mortgage/rent, or utility disconnection.

Promotes a variety of social and sports programs for youth and adults. Facilities include an aquatic center, community gym, marina, and a beach.

Provides a rehabilitation program for veterans with mental illness, addictive disorders, or homelessness. Offers an 18-bed residential treatment facility that provides peer and professional support. Services include:

• Ongoing assessments and evaluations
• Personal finance assistance
• Case management to assist with securing stable housing in the community
• Life skills education and training
• Transportation to weekly recovery meetings in the community
• Weekly peer recovery, music therapy, and recreation groups
• Referrals to individual therapy and specialized group therapy
• Monthly meetings with nurse to develop and increase medication management skills
• Learning new stress reduction skills to promote problem-solving skills

Also offers the Compensated Work Therapy Program to develop and increase vocational skills.

Provides information for seniors, caregiver support, and referrals to community resources. Offers help with in home services, health insurance information, and benefit applications. Hosts caregiver support groups.

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 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
• Book delivery
• Notary (by appointment only)
• Voter registration
• Test proctoring

Offers after school program for LEARN 9 Charter School students. Provides age-appropriate after school and summer activities for Lake County youth ages 5-18. Programming includes a snack, hot dinner, and homework help. Also offers the following:

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

** 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.

Provides intense work-based substance abuse therapy for at least six months. Clients live onsite and work in Salvation Army Family Stores and other areas. Offers clients participating in a full range of treatment programs. To treat the symptoms, and ultimately the root causes, of prolonged alcohol and drug dependence. Services includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Counseling
• Employment

Promotes a variety of social and sports programs for youth, adults, and individuals with disabilities. Facilities include an aquatic center, golf course, ice rink, and a challenge course.

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

Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection. Also offers help with medical expenses.

Offers after school program for D56 Spaulding Elementary 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:

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

Offers reproductive and sexual health medical services, including:

• Abortion (medication abortion, procedural abortion, and follow-up exams)
• Birth control and emergency contraception
• STD, HIV, and pregnancy testing
• Hormone Replacement Therapy for LGBTQ

**Tele-health appointments available for most services.

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.

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

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 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
• Book delivery
• Notary (by appointment only)
• Voter registration
• Test proctoring

Promotes a variety of social and sports programs for youth and adults. Also offers activities such as:

• Sports activities for people with physical or mental disabilities
• Low impact exercise classes for older adults
• Youth camps
• Aquatic center
• Special events

Offers free transportation services for seniors and adults with disabilities in West Deerfield, Vernon, Moraine, and Shields Townships. Provides assisted transportation and curb to curb service depending on client's needs. Clients can travel up to ten miles and allows for destinations outside of Lake County. Service can be used for shopping, errands, medical appointments, social events, or other needs.

Offers parenting skills class for fathers to strengthen households and prevent domestic violence. Helps fathers to understand generational trauma, child development, positive discipline, and empathy.

Provides education and support for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Support groups take place online via Zoom.