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Coordinates educational services for elementary and middle school students who are experiencing homelessness. Acts as a link between family, shelter and school system to serve the needs of the student.

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

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.

Offers free adult learning classes to members of the public. Includes the following classes:

• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Spanish GED classes
• Citizenship tutoring
• Spanish language classes
• Computer skills and resume writing

Offers after school program for D56 Viking Middle School 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 free Naloxone kits for individuals struggling with opioid use, their loved ones, and community members. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Each kit contains four doses and can be shipped or ordered for pick-up. Offers option to include fentanyl test strips in kit.

Provides trauma counseling services for sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.

Promotes a variety of social and sports programs for youth and adults. Also offers activities such as: Low-impact exercise classes for seniors Youth camps Sports activities for people with physical or mental disabilities Note: For more information about programs for people with disabilities, see "Special Recreation District of Northern Lake County".

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.

Offers free pregnancy testing and pregnancy options counseling. Also offers free pregnancy-related services, including:

• Referrals for prenatal care, maternity homes, and adoption information
• Maternity clothes
• Diapers
• Formula
• Baby clothes (newborn - 2T)
• Books on pregnancy

Provides financial counseling services to the U.S. Navy community.

Provides outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. Offers individual and group therapy. Also offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) for adults with severe mental health issues. Provides individual and group therapy, and medication management. Treatment is three or six hours per day for four to five weeks.

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 formula, baby food, and diapers for clients once a month. Also accepts referrals from local churches and agencies for those in need of emergency clothing and baby materials.

Provides programs and services for LGBTQ community members over the age of 55. Services include:

• Boxed meals
• Support groups
• Benefits assistance
• Employment assistance
• Educational workshops
• Social and recreational activities

Offers education to farmworkers to identify human labor trafficking in the workplace. Also provides assistance on how to report suspicion of human trafficking amongst workers.

Offers ongoing mental health services for children, teens, and adults. Offers counseling, psychiatry, and psychologist services.

Provides workshops to repay unsecured debt at lower interest and fees. Counselors provides clients with a program suited to their ability to pay and provides an estimate of the time to complete the program. Also offers: Assistance with housing issues Debt Bankruptcy Student loans

Provides a helpline with treatment referrals for individuals with eating disorders. Also offers support and answers for people who have questions about eating disorders. Visit the website for more information on:

• Eating Disorders Helpline
• Recovery Mentorship Program
• Support Groups
• Treatment Directory

Mobile health vehicle that provides free medical services for individuals in need. Offers the following services: Health screenings Minor sick visits and rapid virus testing (flu, strep, COVID-19) Pregnancy testing Blood sugar testing Urine testing for infections Blood pressure measurement Vaccines for uninsured adults Childhood vaccines for children with Medicaid or uninsured Sports physicals for children and teens Narcan distribution Condoms

Provides referrals to local tobacco quit assistance services. Clients enrolled in the program are eligible for discounted Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Also offers tobacco education and prevention for community organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals to: Discourage the initiation of tobacco use Assist tobacco users who want to quit Help understand tobacco free ordinances and policies Brochures, fact sheets, and posters

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)

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**

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

Oversees law enforcement services for the Village of Riverwoods. Provides 9-1-1 emergency services when there is an immediate threat to life or property. Enforces traffic laws and illegal drug and alcohol violations. Also provides certified child safety seat installation. Dial 9-1-1 for emergency assistance.