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Offers Access and Disability Services at McHenry County College providing reasonable support for otherwise qualified students with disabilities so that they have the same opportunities as other students to succeed in college. Services include:

-- Tutors

-- Test readers

-- Classroom aides

-- Note takers

-- Private testing

-- Sign language interpreters

-- Extended testing time

-- Alternative textbook formats

-- Assistive equipment and technology

Offers Crisis and SASS services through the Mobile Crisis Response Team. Screening Assessment Support Services (SASS) is a 90-day program which provides family-focused community-based services to youth in crisis and their family. The SASS program focuses its services on youth 20 years of age and younger who are at risk because they are struggling to function at home, school, or within the community. Can also link families to services such as a therapist, child psychiatrist, and/or other resources within the community.

Offers a supplemental food and nutritional counseling service for pregnant and nursing women, and children up to age 5 who show nutritional and financial need. All participants receive nutrition education and counseling, supplemental foods, and information about other health services based on assessment findings.

Provides recovery support services that are focused on helping individuals navigate treatment options, complete treatment, and provide comprehensive long-term support for recovery. Each community member has a Recovery Support Specialist to help develop a recover plan, secure housing and wrap-around services, and maintain long-term sobriety.

MS Navigators are highly skilled, compassionate professionals who help connect clients to the information, resources and support needed to move their life with multiple sclerosis forward. These supportive partners help clients navigate the challenges of MS that are unique to their situation.

Provides police and dispatch services responsible for emergency assessment and response.

Offers to help children in grades 4-12 develop knowledge and skills. Services include learning about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

Offers library services.

Provides immediate treatment and diagnosis for minor illnesses and injuries.

Provides a utility assistance program to households who do not qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) but are in need of help with their utility bills.

Caseworkers complete a needs-based assessment in a hospital setting for patients who need further assistance after discharge. Caseworkers review service options and costs, provide general information on nursing facility care as well as the Community Care program so individuals may make informed choices regarding their own care now and in the future.

Provides curb-to-curb rides for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Offers healthcare services for women throughout every life stage.

Services Include:

• Well-woman Exam.
• Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) diagnosis and treatment.
• Family planning, including contraceptives.
• Prenatal Care.
• Childbirth and Delivery.
• Menopause Treatments.
• Gynecologic Surgery.

Caregiver services are available to informal or family caregivers of persons over the age of 60 or to grandparents raising grandchildren.

Services can include respite care (services that give caregivers a rest), home modification, assistive devices, transportation, and financial assistance.

Provides a food pantry to individuals for a week of meals. Includes produce and meat.

Provides services to all those who have adopted, placed a child for adoption, or been adopted through our agency. The services provided include, preparing an adoption history report of non-identifying information, conducting a full search to locate birth parents or adoptees, updating the file with locating information.

Provides weatherization services to low income households. Helps conserve fuel and reduce energy costs by making homes and apartments more energy efficient. Also provides many health and safety upgrades.

Services vary, but may include insulation, furnace work, and air sealing.

Specializes in providing assistance to individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families for a full range of life and family issues, including couples problems, depression, anxiety, childhood and adolescent behavioral issues, trauma, and grief.

Staff are also available to provide education seminars or specialized group counseling programs on site to any local organization, school, church, or business; topics include communication, conflict resolution, parent training and education, child and adolescent groups, marital enrichment, and anger management.

Services may be available outside of normal business hours.

Provides assistance for past due rent/mortgage payments to avoid possible eviction, and water bills to avoid disconnection.

Offers legal advocacy and education services for individuals involved in sexual abuse or domestic violence. Services include orders of protection and understanding court procedures, services are available in-person and online. Medical advocacy is available for participant emergencies or to address ongoing health concerns. Services are available on an individual basis as well as in group settings with other survivors.