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Assists with applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Helps reduce the high cost of winter heating. Offers application help for the following: Nicor Sharing: Provides energy assistance for NICOR customers only. Customers must meet income guidelines and cannot receive LIHEAP grant in same year. Disabled Veterans may receive LIHEAP and NICOR Sharing. North Shore, SHARE-THE-WARMTH: Provides energy assistance for North Shore Gas and People’s Energy customers. Customers must be at least $200 behind on their bill.

General Assistance Provides temporary financial support to help township residents pay overdue rent and utilities. Also covers the cost of car repairs if the individual is employed. Aid is provided short-term while resident finds employment or waits for disability decision. Emergency Assistance Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection.

Provides a transitional living facility for justice-involved males ages 17.5 - 21 years. Offers an alternative to jail or probation. Provides support for educational completion, employment skills, money management, and other life skills. Treatment may include the following services: Individual and family counseling High school diploma or GED preparation Assistance in college or trade school enrollment Job finding assistance Vocational opportunities Budgeting and money-management training Conflict resolution and anger management counseling

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. Dental Care Services: Provides primary dental care for children and adults. Services include: dental exams, cleaning, and referrals to Orthodontics.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in Cuba Township. Offers free firewood, mulch, and brush pick-up for township residents. Other services include:

• Street signage
• Winter snow and ice control
• Tree trimming and removal
• Sand bag distribution during emergency flooding
• Litter and dead animal pickup
• Asphalt patching and resurfacing
• Drainage
• Gravel shouldering
• Roadside mowing
• Road striping

Provides free legal aid on immigration issues, such as:

• Citizenship
• Visas (including U-Visas and T-Visas)
• Asylum
• Deportation defense
• Green Card renewals
• Deferred action renewals
• Employment authorization renewals
• Temporary protected status
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self petitioners
• Petition to Remove Conditions (joint and waiver)
• Waivers

General Assistance Provides temporary financial support to help township residents pay overdue rent and utilities. Also covers the cost of car repairs if the individual is employed. Aid is provided short-term while resident finds employment or waits for disability decision. Emergency Assistance Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection.

Offers free classes for adults to improve in reading, writing, math, and conversational English. Offers the following classes: English as a Second Language GED testing and preparation Citizenship Adult Basic Education (reading, writing, and math) Computer literacy Job readiness classes

Provides intervention services to prevent further incidents of domestic violence. Services include:

• Domestic violence assessments
• Individual and group therapy
• Anger management
• Workshops and community education for prevention of domestic violence

Provides intervention services to prevent further incidents of domestic violence. Services include:

• Domestic violence assessments
• Individual and group therapy
• Anger management
• Workshops and community education for prevention of domestic violence

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

Offers supportive services to help single mothers become self-sufficient. Services include:

• Parenting classes
• Life-skills training
• Anger management classes
• GED/ESL assistance
• Help finding childcare and transportation
• Spiritual encouragement and biblical instruction

Offers 24-hour emergency services, specialty medical care, and surgical services. Includes the following departments: Emergency Birthing and fertility Breast center Cancer Cardiology Occupational therapy Radiology

Provides older adults with a hot, nutritious lunch and a chance to play bingo. Takes place weekly at the Barrington Park District.

Offers a full range of immigration services, including: Legal representation Citizenship (Naturalization, fee waivers) Legal Permanent Residency card renewal and replacement Family Visa Petitions Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) applications U Visa applications (nonimmigrant status) Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Work authorization Case Management

Offers health screenings and treatment for minor conditions. Patients meet with a clinician over video while the in-person care team assists with the exam. Provides care for the following:

• Illness or injury
• Blood pressure screening
• Birth control and pregnancy testing
• Anxiety and depression screening
• STI services
• Asthma prevention
• Skin conditions

Mobile pantry that distributes free diapers and hygiene products. Offers free diapers, pull-ups, and wipes (if available) to families with children under the age of 4. Limit of two visits per month to receive supplies. Also offers incontinence supplies for seniors and individuals with a disability or special needs.

Provides 24-hour emergency relief to individuals and families affected by disasters such as house fires, earthquakes, floods, tornados, etc. Educates people in how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Health and Safety Services offer courses in first aid, CPR, child-care, nurse assistant training, babysitting, swimming-life guarding and more on a regular basis. Courses and training are offered at the Chapter facilities or can be arranged at different localities for businesses and groups. Blood Services collects blood donations and supplies safe blood and blood products to local healthcare providers. Also offers various types of volunteering opportunities for adults and youth.

Offers one-time financial assistance to help individuals prevent eviction or past due rent or mortgage. As well as utility disconnection, or prescription medication assistance. Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.

Offers various educational programs for Lake County youth, including:

• 4-H Youth Development: Introduces youth to potential careers and offers training.
• Commercial Agriculture: Works to address the needs of various local producers.
• Consumer Economics: Offer tips, strategies, and insights into managing finances.
• Horticulture: Encourages individuals to learn about the benefits of flower and vegetable growing.
• Nutrition and Wellness: Food safety to nutrition to chronic disease prevention and management.
• Family Life: Connect with information and resources to assist with helping family members

Mobile pantry that distributes free diapers and hygiene products. Offers free diapers, pull-ups, and wipes to families with children under the age of 4. Also distributes feminine hygiene products for women in need. Offers incontinence supplies for seniors, and individuals with a disability or special needs. **Distribution Site: Lake County Health Department**

Offers community outreach to educate migrant workers on their rights in the workplace. Services provided by community education volunteers who are not attorneys.

Offers free wellness activities including yoga, meditation, and drumming. Also coordinates group nature walks with certified physicians. Allows participants to learn about various health topics from local doctors ("Walk with a Doc").

Offers grief support groups for those who have lost a loved one. Online search portal provides information for various in-person meetings throughout Lake County. Offers 13-week classes in-person and online.

Provides information to residents on issues related to indoor and outdoor air quality. Services includes: -Radon testing kits -Providing information about the Clean Air Act -Investigating inquiries about leaf -Open burning -Helping students with service projects related to the environment -Offering advice about mold or mildew, asthma and flood or sewer cleanups