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Provides a weekly warehouse grocery store pantry. Available pantry items may include, perishable food products, non-perishable food products, fruits, vegetables, breads, toiletries, cleaning products.

Crisis team (Engagement Specialist and Crisis Counselor) provide mobile crisis response. Services include on-site counseling, mental health evaluations and assesses the need for psychiatric hospitalization.

Provides resale shop offering clothing, household goods, books, small appliances, luggage, school supplies, holiday decorations, hardware, furniture.

Provides a thrift store that sells donated, gently used products. Clothing vouchers available for children in need and adults in need of clothing for job interview.

Provides recreational and educational before and after school activities =for children Pre K through 4th grade. 

Offers adult and child immunizations. Influenza shots are offered during the flu season (October through March).

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in Illinois by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

A WIC EBT card will be provided to families so they can purchase healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, peanut butter, beans, lentils, whole grains, 100% juice, cereal, infant cereal, baby food and formula.

Breastfeeding mothers may also receive tuna fish and salmon.

Works with businesses who are concerned about their compliance with the ADA, or who wish to improve accessibility of their business for their employees or customers. Staff are available to conduct an onsite Accessibility Assessment and suggest modification in written form, if desired, based on the Illinois Accessibility Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Public library.

Offers certificate, diploma, and degree programs and provide continuing education opportunities in many areas.

Provides outpatient behavioral health services for all ages.

Offers individual, group, couple, and family counseling for the following: Depression, anxiety, guilt, grief, unrealistic fears, relationships with spouse, children, or others as well as school and work difficulties.

A psychiatrist is available once per week for psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring.

Provides awareness programs for alcohol/drug abuse, depression, teen pregnancy, AIDS, suicide, and parenting.

DCFS has the primary responsibility of protecting children and strengthening families through the investigation and intervention of suspected child abuse or neglect by parents and other caregivers.

DCFS links families with community services to address struggles families are having, offers preventative services to referred families in an attempt to keep family units together to address findings of abuse/neglect, and works with families who have children under the legal custody of DCFS while working to reunify families when possible or provide a permanent home for children.

As part of its duties, DCFS also licenses and monitors all Illinois child welfare agencies, child care agencies, domestic and international adoption providers, and group homes in the state.

Offers help with water bills and prescription drugs, up to $50. May be used twice in a 12 month period.

Provides comprehensive insurance counseling for Medicare or Medicaid eligible beneficiaries and their caregivers who may be new to or have questions about Medicare and Medicaid. Can also provide information and guidance to those who need assistance with claims and appeals, choosing appropriate health insurance coverage, subsidies or Medicaid to help afford Medicare premiums and copay costs.

Provides help with rent and utilities. If funding permits may help with other basic needs.

Offers drug court that serves non-violent offenders with substance use addictions. Program aims to lessen/reduce offender's charges, penalties, or sentences. 

Social skills group for adults with disabilities. This is a social and recreational program focusing on social competence and self-help skills. Activities can include (but are not limited to):

- Family swim night.

- Hobbies and crafts.

- Year-round recreational sports.

- Cooking classes.

- Outings to community activities.

- Shopping trips.

- Bingo.

Provides a senior center where seniors can come to share companionship, meals, and recreational activities. Services include congregate and home delivered meals, recreational activities that include a pool and exercise equipment, quilting, painting, bingo, exercise classes, and bowling.

Grocery giveaway program.

Provides services for children and youth, including crisis intervention through immediate assistance to address emotional distress, defuse crises, ensure safety, and guide next steps toward resolution.

Offers short-term stabilization for children at risk of self-harm or harming others, individual and family psychotherapy/counseling, mental health assessments, case management, resource linkage assistance, and psychiatric services. 

Bus tickets are provided for for those participating in the General Assistance program and Work Readiness Program.

Offers information on support services and benefits available for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Provides help with rent and rent deposit assistance. Can also help with financial counseling.