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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

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 free perinatal mental health counseling for women and teen girls. Addresses issues such as postpartum depression, pregnancy loss, or difficulty adjusting to parenthood.

Provides prescription drug disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs. The collection box is located in the police department lobby. Items acceptable for deposit in the collection 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

Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs.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 free legal aid for immigrant workers in the Chicagoland area. Offers assistance for immigration issues, employment/labor issues, and family law.

Offers after school program for LEARN 6 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:

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

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
• Aquatic center

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

Provides natural gas service for residential customers in Lake County. Offers options for:

• Setting up natural gas lines and meters in homes
• Transferring service to a new home
• Stopping service if customers decide not to have natural gas in their homes

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.

Offers free screenings for breast cancer and cervical cancer. Health navigators guide women through their diagnosis and connect them to follow-up care. Provides referrals for health centers and supportive services in the Chicagoland area.

Provides a community-based health center for education and outreach. Offers monthly workshops that focus on a variety of subjects important to the community. Health professionals provide information on topics such as diabetes, asthma, and securing appropriate medical services. A licensed dietician offers workshops designed to encourage good health through the preparation of nutritional foods. Local educational personnel, the police, and various other community organizations also provide workshops on relevant topics.

Administrative office which operates and oversees schools in the Barrington and surrounding areas. Has one high school, two middle school campuses for grades 6-8, eight elementary schools, and one early childhood center.

Offers a food pantry for Lake County residents in need. Participants may receive up to 25 grocery items each week. Offers produce, meat, dairy, and shelf stable items.

Serves as a health center with a variety of outpatient services. Provides Pediatric Services, Women's Health Services, Primary Care Services, STI/HIV Program Services and Gender Health Services. Pediatric Health Services: Provides complete care to children from birth to age 18. Services include: developmental assessments, hearing and dental screening as well as basic vision testing, and immunizations, and lead testing. Women's Health Services: Provides a wide range of outpatient comprehensive services for women of all ages. Services include counseling, prenatal, and gynecological care. Primary Care Services: Offers a broad spectrum of personal and community services directed at individuals and families of all races, genders and ages who are unable to access the private medical sector. STI/HIV Services: Provide sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV prevention services. Services include: testing, treatment, and free condoms and other safe sex supplies. Dental Care Services: Provides primary dental care for children and adults. Services include: dental exams, cleaning, and referrals to Orthodontics.

Offers activities and services for older adults in the community, including:

• Recreational opportunities for active older adults
• Counseling and support groups
• Senior Health Insurance (SHIP) counselors
• Lending Closet

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in the township, including: Winter snow and ice control Resurfacing roads Repairing potholes Constructing and maintaining drainage, storm sewers, and culverts Right-of-way mowing Shoulder graveling Bridge repair Tree trimming Spring clean-up Road striping Crack sealing Right-of-way permits Dead animal pick up

Administrative office which operates and oversees the following schools:

• Cotton Creek School
• Robert Crown School
• Wauconda Grade School
• Matthews Middle School
• Wauconda Middle School
• Wauconda High School

Coordinates educational services for homeless students in the school district. Acts as a link between family, shelter, school system, and community resources.

Offers general library services and resources at no cost, including:

• Access to computers and printers
• Wi-fi access
• Notary services
• Homebound delivery
• Access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music for education, entertainment, and personal enrichment

Provides an online tool for consumers to report telephone scams and fraud. Also provides resources and information for scam recovery.

Provides in-person crisis intervention for adults experiencing any kind of crisis. Provides the assistance of recovery support specialists within a safe environment. Also serves as a wellness center with the following support services: · Referrals for community resources · Shower facilities · Recreational activities · Healthy refreshments · Comfortable living room to rest or relax · Safety planning · Transportation assistance for referred services

Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten in the Beach Park 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.

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)