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Offers a food pantry for income-qualified Township residents. Offers fresh produce, meats, and non-perishable grocery items. Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify the Township residency of clients prior to contacting the Township for services. Click the link below and enter the addresses of the clients in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/

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 $1500 scholarship award for low-income adult students pursuing higher education. Funds may be used for any accredited college or vocational training school. Includes online programs.

** 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 a crisis care program, an addiction treatment program, recovery center, and a mobile response program. Crisis Care Program: Provides 24/7 confidential crisis intervention services by phone and walk-in. Mobile Response Program: Provides mobile response services to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Counselors can assist with mental health and/or substance use concerns.

Provides transition coordination and support to individuals with mental illness. Prepares and helps them moved from state-funded facilities into permanent supportive housing. Following support services are available through the drop-in center: Case management Drop-in center Peer support groups Recreational activities Computer access Information and referrals to community resources

Intervention/prevention services to students at-risk of dropping out of school. Services include assessment, referrals to outside agencies, mentoring, and case management.

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

• Computer and internet access
• Notary (by appointment only)
• Voter registration

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

Provides a temporary safe haven for children who are at serious risk of harm. Offers information on the adoption or guardianship process. Also provides information on unlicensed relative foster care for relative caregivers.

Provides state-mandated and County services relating to animal control and animal protection. Offers such as: Low cost Spay/Neuter Assistance to qualified pet owners; Low-Cost Pet Rabies Vaccinations through Lake County veterinarians (All dogs and cats 4 months and older in Lake County are required to be vaccinated against rabies and registered.); and Microchips. Also offers a variety of other services, which include: Emergency rescue of injured and sick stray animals Interim shelter and care for stray and unwanted animals and transport to adoption centers Maintain a lost and found pet database Reuniting lost pets with owners Investigations are done regarding nuisance complaints, allegations of animal cruelty or neglect, as well as reports of stray, roaming or injured animals; or dangerous, vicious or biting animals Present educational programs to schools and community and civic groups For additional Rabies, Tag, How to submit a lost or found pet & Partner Information, please visit the website.

Offers lectures and workshops on a revolving menu of topics throughout the year. Classes offered in-person and online and include the following topics: Financial issues Nutrition concerns Physical symptoms and side effects Treatment options Coping strategies Also offers presentations related to emotional and physical adjustments accompanying a cancer diagnosis.

Offers in-home health services for adults recovering from acute illness or hospital stay. Offers skilled nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

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**

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
• Permits

Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten in the Antioch School District. Allows students to practice following directions and learn key skills. Program runs for three weeks during the summer and is taught by licensed teachers.

Provides no-cost, HUD-approved housing and financial counseling services. Helps clients assess their financial situation, evaluate options, and reduce debt. Workshops qualify for HUD down payment assistance certificate. Offers in-person and virtual sessions, and includes the following services: Budgeting Credit counseling Rental counseling First time homebuyers counseling Post-purchase counseling Foreclosure prevention services

Provides outpatient mental health services to youth and their families. Treatment Services include: Trauma-informed therapy for individuals, families, and groups, Crisis intervention, Substance abuse counseling, Case management, Psychiatric/medication services. Service Programs include: Screening Assessment and Support Services (SASS): A 90-day crisis intervention program, psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management; and case management. Treatment lasts about 3 to 6 months; Mental Health Juvenile Justice Program (MHJJ): Serves youth ages 8 to 18 years old; AND have had contact with the juvenile justice system within the last 90 days; OR are at risk of juvenile justice involvement; An MHJJ liaison that works with children and their families for six months and connects them to treatment resources; Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS): serves youth who are in DCFS Youth in Care; AND are at risk of losing their current foster home placements; OR have just transitioned between placements; The Family Support Program (FSP): Serves children under 18 who need more intensive community-based therapeutic services or residential treatment services.

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.

Administers licenses, permits, stamps, and tags for wildlife-related activities, including:

• Hunting
• Specialized fishing
• Permits for commercial fishing
• Camping/shelter reservation

Offers English language classes for adults. Offers in-person and online classes.

Provides outpatient mental health services, including:

• Mental health check ups
• Individual, family or couples therapy
• In-home or in-school therapy for eligible youth
• Psychological Testing
• Anger Management Evaluations
• Anger Management Treatment

Offers support services to women and families experiencing unexpected pregnancy. Offers free pregnancy tests and pregnancy confirmation via ultrasound. Also offers options counseling, parenting classes, and baby items for class graduates.

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 a payment plan for military families whose primary occupant is on deployment. Gas services will not be disconnected or charged late fees during deployment period only. Customers are still responsible for the full balance on the account when the deployed primary occupant returns home.