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Provides trauma counseling services for sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.

Lake County 211

Provides assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical expenses, and other immediate needs. Meets the client in their home and conducts a needs assessment. Provides referrals for community resources to support long-term sufficiency. NOTE: Saint Vincent de Paul provides general assistance services throughout Lake County. Individuals who do not meet residency requirements for this location will be referred to their nearest site.

Lake County 211

Offers a market-style food pantry for individuals in need. Offers fresh produce, meat, dairy items, baked goods, and shelf-stable foods. Personal items and cleaning supplies may also be available.

Lake County 211

Provides government-owned rental housing for eligible families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Lake County 211

Offers case management services to families and connects them to necessary resources. Areas of need include:

• Parenting classes
• Family counseling
• Legal aid and immigration issues
• Healthcare referrals
• Domestic violence counseling referrals
• Housing referrals
• Referrals to other local social service agencies for financial and basic needs
• Referrals to substance use, problem gambling, and mental health treatment

Lake County 211

Offers non-perishable food items, paper and personal care products for township residents in need.

Lake County 211

Provides fire protection, medical aid, and rescue. Offers hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

Lake County 211

Offers telephone support for individuals struggling with alcohol use. Calls are answered by a network of recovering alcoholics. Also provides support group locations.

Lake County 211

Provides referrals for free legal services to low-income migrant workers and their families. Provides referrals for a wide-range of legal issues, including:

• Employment and worker's compensation
• Immigration
• Personal injury and accidents
• Family Law
• Medical malpractice
• Housing
• Home health and nursing home abuse or neglect

Lake County 211

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in the township, including:

• 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

Lake County 211

Provides supervised visitation and a safe space for child-custody exchange. Intended for families with history of violence, substance use, or mental health issues.

Lake County 211

Offers weekly class for children, birth to three years of age, and their caregivers. Helps children develop social skills, practice cooperative play, and bond with their caregiver. Offers morning or afternoon session.

Lake County 211

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and citizenship classes for adults. Classes are held at the Fremont Public Library and taught by Mundelein High School instructors.

Lake County 211

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.

Lake County 211

Emergency Shelter Provides emergency shelter for boys and youth identifying as boys, ages 14-17 years. Serves eight boys at a time with maximum stay of 120 days. Offers support and guidance to plan next steps. Transitional Housing Provides transitional living program for young adults of any gender, ages 18-23 years. Serves six young adults for up to two years. Also offers two emergency beds for young adults.

Lake County 211

Offers adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include:

• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Citizenship Preparation Classes
• Adult Basic Education
• GED testing and preparation
• Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills
• Career training

Lake County 211

Offers a 24-hour support line and counseling services for survivors of sexual violence. Services include crisis counseling, individual counseling, and group counseling.

Lake County 211

Offers computer training for adults to build skills for work or school. Teaches basics of the internet and Microsoft, as well as finances and job readiness. Also offers drop-in lab for help with resumes, job applications, and more. Classes offered in both English and Spanish. Participants have an opportunity to win a refurbished laptop after completing course.

Lake County 211

**For emergencies, call 9-1-1** Provides fire protection, medical aid, and rescue. Offers hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

Lake County 211

Offers after school program for D56 Viking Middle School 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

Lake County 211

Provides assistance with food, utilities, rent, medical expenses, and other immediate needs. Meets the client in their home and conducts a needs assessment. Provides referrals for community resources to support long-term sufficiency. NOTE: Saint Vincent de Paul provides general assistance services throughout Lake County. Individuals who do not meet residency requirements for this location will be referred to their nearest site.

Lake County 211

Administers licenses, permits, stamps, and tags for wildlife-related activities, including:

• Hunting
• Specialized fishing
• Permits for commercial fishing
• Camping/shelter reservation

Lake County 211

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

Lake County 211

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.

Lake County 211

Investigates various housing cases and provides legal information on fair housing rights. Points of investigations and services include: Possible housing discrimination Community legal education Assisting clients to resolve fair housing disputes with housing providers Helping clients with disabilities obtain reasonable accommodations and modifications in housing

Lake County 211