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

Oversees law enforcement services for the City of North Chicago. Provides 9-1-1 emergency services when there is an immediate threat to life or property. Investigates crimes and arrests crime suspects. Prevents the development of a serious crime.

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

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

Provides home visits with registered nurses and health navigators to eligible clients. Offers assessments, screenings, health education, parenting education, and help with resources.

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

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 24-hour emergency care for acute injuries, life-threatening injuries, or severe illnesses.

Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs. The collection boxes are located in the police department lobby. Items acceptable for the prescription disposal 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

Sharps Container available in the lobby for needle disposal. Sharps include:

• Syringes
• Hypodermic Needles
• Needles attached to tubing
• Lancets

To properly dispose of needles, do the following:

• Must use an approved disposal container that fits inside the disposal bin
• DO NOT deposit any loose sharps into the collection bin

Provides non-medical recovery support services to people with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Also provides re-entry support for justice-involved individuals. All services are peer-led. Co-occurring disorder services include: Assessment and individualized recovery plan Peer support specialist Individual and family support Safe and sober events and activities Smoking cessation information Referrals to 12-step and other resources Justice-involved services include: Employment and resume help Legal services Housing resources Expungement/sealing Weekly support groups (anger management, parenting support)

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.

Manages student led clinic for patients without insurance. Provides primary care, vaccinations, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease chronic care. Offers physical therapy, podiatry, and behavioral health services.

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

Provides Bible study for victims of sexual trauma or people with sexual addiction. Offers individual and group sessions, but is not a replacement for professional counseling.

Provides drug users a fast-track to addiction treatment services. Allows individuals to call or walk-in to Lake County Sheriff's Offices to request help. Individuals may surrender any drugs or paraphernalia without risk of criminal charges. A deputy will immediately coordinate phone screening with the Lake County Health Department. Based on the evaluation, individual will begin outpatient or inpatient treatment. Provides a police escort for any individuals who cannot transport themselves.

Provides 24-hour in-person crisis response for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Offers crisis counseling and help making a safety plan, including:

• Emergency shelter and housing
• Obtaining restraining orders
• Referrals for counseling and other victim support services

Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs. The collection boxes are located in the police department lobby. Items acceptable for the prescription disposal 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

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.

Offers a food pantry for North Lake County residents in need. Distributes meat, produce, eggs, and shelf stable food items. Also offers diapers, adult diapers, and feminine care products.

Offers teens a safe, supervised, and social environment. Offers activities such as:

• Sports/games
• Clubs
• Computer Labs
• Social events

Offers classes for adults to improve written and spoken English skills. Aims to improve job readiness for people with limited English skills.

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

The State’s Attorney’s Office receives referrals from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS) to provide free legal aid for child support enforcement. Accepts cases on the following types of matters: Obtaining legal paternity determinations (IDHFS is able to assist in locating a parent who does not reside with the child(ren)) Obtaining an order providing for child support and health insurance for minor children Seeking a modification of child support (by either parent) when legally warranted Enforcing child support orders that are not being complied with (including child support set in a dissolution proceeding)

Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food to eligible women and children. Offers assistance to buy healthy foods and baby formula. Also provides referrals to health care and community services.

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