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RSVP volunteers serve in a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and faith-based groups. Volunteers perform a variety of valuable services such as mentor at-risk youth, organize neighborhood watch programs, teach English to immigrants, and lend their business skills to community groups to provide critical social services.

Other volunteer opportunities are available at Senior Services Associates, including Elgin & South Elgin Neighbor to Neighbor Program, Long-Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Program, Senior Companion Program, Senior Home Repair Assistance Program, Senior Medicare Patrol Projects, and the Transportation Program.

Provides health education services like blood pressure screenings which are offered on a walk in basis, fluoride varnish applications, height and weight checks, lead screenings, the Drug Overdose Prevention Program (DOPP), and can provide Narcan to those needing the opioid overdose reversal drug. Can also provide health educational materials on topics such as hypertension, high cholesterol, cardiac risk assessment, smoking cessation, and screenings for sexually transmitted diseases.

Provides full library access and services. Including CDs, movies, and video games may also be available in addition to traditional print reference materials. Some online materials may be accessed using a library card. The following additional services may be available computers for internet access and word processing, reference service and interlibrary loan, and FAX and photocopy services. 

Offers donated furniture that is picked up and delivered to households that have expressed a need.

Provides access to a 24 hour helpline with care coordination specialists offering resource referrals, case management and support to Illinois Veterans, family members, or caregivers experiencing emotional challenges associated with PTSD, mild TBI, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and substance abuse. 

Assists people with learning disabilities in the following ways:

- Monitors and advises the Illinois State Board of Education on issues dealing with students with learning disabilities.

- Provides advocacy information and support to parents, individuals with learning disabilities and professionals.

- Provides scholarships for post-secondary education for students with learning disabilities.

- Provides the Robert Abbott Scholarship for students who are in school to become a teacher in the field of Special Education.

- Provides and support workshops and mini-conferences for educators and parents.

- Increases public awareness of learning disabilities throughout Illinois.

- Provides scholarships for membership and workshop fees for parents of children with learning disabilities, and for adults with learning disabilities.

Short term housing in private furnished apartment. Every family works with a Housing Advocate.

Provides free career and professional development programming and services to women throughout the greater QC. These services include professional development workshops (HireHER) and programming, career and professional development resources, one-on-one career coaching, professional attire, and a network of support. Our programming and services are available to women searching for employment, interested in transitioning into a new career or industry, looking to advance in their career, or wanting to stay current on job market trends and opportunities.

General dentistry for all ages, including children. Services include:

- Exams.

- X-rays.

- Cleanings.

- Scaling and root planning.

- Sealants.

- Fluoride treatments.

- Amalgam and composite fillings.

- Extractions and removal of impacted teeth.

- Crown and bridge.

- Partial and full dentures.

- Root canals.

- Tooth whitening.

- Caps and crowns.

Provides practical information for anyone to access in the areas served. Education services include agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer economics, nutrition and wellness, and youth development. The website has information about different programming options available.

Conducts routine inspections of public facilities such as restaurants, grocery stores, schools, etc.

Services include:

• Food sanitation
• Cottage food permits
• Training aids
• Investigation of complaints made by private citizens
• Mobile unit licensing
• Change in ownership (type of ownership, new partner, or new owner)

Provides limited, one-time financial assistance in the areas of food, dentures, eyeglasses, medicine, energy bills, and more.

Reimburses for funeral and burial expenses when a person's resources and all other sources of payment are less than the DHS standard payment rates. The maximum amount that DHS will pay is $1,370 for a funeral and $686 for a cremation/burial.

Helps provide a continuum of care for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Clients in the program will be assigned a medical case manager. Case managers can assist clients by linking them with a network of health care and support services. Services may include:

• Health care services assistance
• Housing assistance
• Rental/mortgage assistance
• Utility assistance
• Permanent supportive housing
• Medication programs
• Medical benefits assistance
• Vision services assistance
• Dental services assistance
• Legal services assistance
• Transportation assistance
• Medical appointment transportation
• Emergency food and nutrition assistance
• Mental health services assistance
• Substance mis-use services

Serves as the governing body of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (ICEOMC) and works to ease the educational transitions of school-aged, military and uniform-connected students attending public and Department of Defense schools.

The Compact is an agreement among states, “a contract”, to abide by a specific set of administrative rules regarding a particular concern or issue – in this instance, the interstate transfer of military, school-aged youth attending public and Department of Defense schools worldwide. The interstate commission is a quasi-governmental, regulatory body, whose governance is led by member states, and administrated independent of federal intervention.

The Compact also addresses key issues encountered by military families: eligibility, enrollment, placement, and graduation. In addition, the Compact provides for a detailed governance structure at both the state and national levels with built-in enforcement and compliance mechanisms. The goal of the Compact is to replace the widely varying policies affecting transitioning military students.

Provides free and confidential sexual assault/abuse and crime victim services to anyone that has been sexually assaulted/abused. Off-site/out-of-office services provided include trauma-informed services, counseling/therapy, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, social services and basic needs advocacy/case management, safety planning, 24/7 crisis helplines, and 24/7 crisis intervention at hospitals/law enforcement. Service plans based upon services client wants to receive.

Also provides community trainings in Professional settings and offers Information about Services.

Telehealth is provided for those that need, or would like it.

For those who have documented long-term disability(s) and have lost housing, PSH offers more supportive services and rent subsidies without a specific time limit.

Serves children with developmental delays and/or disabilities. Provides services for physical and speech therapy, as well as nutrition, audiology, counseling, etc.

Offers the following support services to the immigrant and Spanish-speaking community, case management to residential and non-residential clients, safety planning, assistance with adjusting to the United States lifestyle, advocacy outside the community, including places of employment, schools, and other organizations, interpretation services, court advocacy, transportation to court or other organizations, Spanish empowerment and educational group for domestic violence, and information and referral for immigrants with no legal status in the United States to organizations that assist with immigrant relief.

Offers a food pantry with meat, eggs, canned fruits and vegetables, and dry goods. Fresh produce may be available.