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Provides emergency financial assistance on a case by case basis. Assistance may include utilities, rent, mortgage, medical bills, and transportation.

Repairs and maintains the roads in unincorporated areas of Fremont Township. Responsible for the road, ditches, driveway aprons, and some drainage easements. Services include:

• Drainage ditches
• Storm sewer
• Paving and pavement maintenance
• Street signs and street lights
• Snowplowing and de-icing
• Litter pickup
• Removal of dead animals
• Mailbox repair
• Road bonds and permits

Also Offers:

• Driveway culvert replacements
• Used motor oil disposal
• Free wood chips

Offers counseling services for people with gambling problems and their families. Services include:

• Individual Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Tele-Counseling
• Access to 12-step support on-site
• Assistance signing up for Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
• Free 1-year subscription to program blocking online gambling
• Access to financial/credit counseling
• Free smoking-cessation materials

Also offers educational workshops with topics such as:

• Responsible gambling
• Problem gambling
• Athletes and gambling
• Seniors and gambling
• Teens/Young adults and gambling

A designated location that provides relief from the cold and heat for at-risk citizens. Center does not offer provisions or care. Offers relief from the extreme weather conditions only.

Offers information and comprehensive services for individuals with disabilities including:

• Screening for benefits programs
• Healthcare plan support, information, and advocacy
• In-home services
• Job skills evaluations
• Independent living skills training
• Residential education and outreach programs for children with disabilities

Offers hot noontime meals throughout Lake County for residents 60 years and older. Must call ahead for reservation. See dining schedule for times and locations.

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.

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

Offers to stop services at properties for moving purposes and start them at the new properties. Also upgrades and installs new services at new properties.

Offers affordable rental housing for low-and moderate-income households throughout Lake County. Types of housing offered include: Apartments Condominium units Townhomes Single-family homes

Provides monthly financial assistance to help Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent/mortgage, utilities, and medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

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.

Provides academic support for college-bound high schools students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. This includes students who are low-income, first-generation, or have a disability. Offers the following services to support the students' successful transition to college: Academic advising Academic and personal development workshops Tutoring and mentoring Career exploration and shadowing ACT/SAT preparation College visits College application and essay-writing Financial aid and FAFSA completion Financial literacy assistance and support TRIO is a federally-funded outreach and student service program designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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

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/.

Promotes a variety of social and sports programs for youth and adults. Facilities include a swimming pool and outdoor ice skating rink.

Provides electricity service to customers across northern Illinois. Provides assistance online and by phone to start, stop, or transfer service to a new address.

Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline for youth and parents. Provides confidential crisis counseling by phone, text, and email. Offers help with mental health and life issues, such as:

• Suicide prevention and ideation
• Anxiety, depression, and anger
• Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse
• Parenting troubles
• Teen runaways
• Chemical dependency
• School issues and bullying
• Relationship problems

Download the Mobile App for confidential help at: https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/mobile-app.aspx

Offers general counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and group therapy. Also offers support for addiction recovery and post-adoption guidance.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers - especially those 50 and older.

Offers a paid work experience program for youth. Participants earn a stipend while gaining work experience in the construction trade. Prepares youth for the workforce with the following services: Construction training and certification Information Technology training and certifications GED and college preparation services Career development Therapy Life skills classes Case management Also provides $1500 education award to participants who complete 300 hours of service. (NOTE: This benefit is provided by AmeriCorps, and is embedded into the YouthBuild program.)

A designated location that provides relief from the cold and heat for at-risk citizens. Center does not offer provisions or care. Offers relief from the extreme weather conditions only.

Offers clinical and faith-based counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults. All counseling sessions are via telehealth. Includes specialties such as marriage, bereavement, and abuse counseling.

Provides immediate medical care to treat both adult and pediatric patients. Treats mild to acute medical concerns. Offers x-ray services, on-site lab, and online appointments.

Offers free Thanksgiving meal for Lake County individuals experiencing homelessness. Provides one plate of hot food per person for dine-in service only.