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Receives, investigates, and enforces fair housing laws when discrimination is reported. Also educates members of the public about their rights in housing and how to exercise them. Provides training to landlords, property managers, and realtors. Also advocates for creating more equitable and inclusive communities.

Lake County 211

Provides monthly financial aid for township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent, utilities, or medical expenses. Intended for individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

• Cannot work due to medical condition
• Experiencing income or job loss due to circumstances outside of their control. Must be actively seeking employment.
• Have applied for government assistance and are waiting for approval

Lake County 211

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

• Roadside mowing
• Tree trimming
• Snowplowing and ice control
• Drainage, storm sewers and culverts maintained to ensure proper flow of water
• Development and implementation of storm water program
• Street sign maintenance
• Dead animal removal
• Permits

Lake County 211

Offers discounted Metra fare tickets for grade school and high school students. May purchase a reduced price one-way, 10-ride, or monthly pass.

Lake County 211

Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection.

Lake County 211

Provides drug users a fast-track to addiction treatment services. Allows individuals to call or walk-in to Lake County Sheriff's Offices to request help. Individuals may surrender any drugs or paraphernalia without risk of criminal charges. A deputy will immediately coordinate phone screening with the Lake County Health Department. Based on the evaluation, individual will begin outpatient or inpatient treatment.

Lake County 211

Provides the following programs for seniors and adults with disabilities: Senior Health Insurance Counseling (SHIP) Provides free health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Offers guidance and application assistance for Medicare, Medicaid, and related insurance benefits. Adult Disability Resource Network (ADRN) Connects individuals with resources for various needs. Referrals include rental assistance, utilities, meals, and social-emotional health.

Lake County 211

Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the City of Lindenhurst. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Lake County 211

Offers activities for LGBTQ+ youth to build supportive relationships with peers and adults. Also offers support groups and opportunities to build leadership skills. Activities include:

• Game night
• Arts and crafts
• Movie night
• Field trips
• Open mic nights
• Summer picnics

Lake County 211

Provides mental health counseling and psychiatric services. Offers individual, couples, youth, and family therapy.

Lake County 211

Provides older adults with a hot, nutritious lunch and a chance to play bingo. Takes place weekly at the Barrington Park District.

Lake County 211

Provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Includes the following services for female survivors and their children:

• 24-hour hotline
• Crisis intervention
• Counseling and support groups
• Legal advocacy

*Services are offered in multiple languages with a focus on the Asian-American community.

Lake County 211

Provides patients, survivors, and loved ones group support to cope with cancer diagnosis. Discussions range from topical, practical matters to emotional and spiritual struggles. Also offers spousal and family bereavement groups.

Lake County 211

Promotes a variety of social and sports programs for youth and adults. Also offers activities such as:

• Low impact exercise classes for seniors
• Youth camps
• Aquatic center

Lake County 211

** For emergency, please dial 9-1-1** Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Gurnee. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Lake County 211

Offers a weekly food pantry for individuals and families in need. Provides fresh produce, meat, dairy products, shelf-stable foods, and feminine hygiene products. Also offers a monthly diaper distribution for pre-registered guests.

Lake County 211

Offers individual and group counseling for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Groups are available in confidential locations in various cities.

Lake County 211

Provides a full range of immediate healthcare services for acute medical conditions, such as:

• Minor illnesses (cold, sore throat, respiratory infections, etc.)
• Minor injuries (cuts, sprains, burns and animal bites)
• Urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases
• Skin irritations and rashes

Lake County 211

Designated location that provides relief from extreme heat or cold for at-risk citizens. Center does not provide provisions or care, they are for relief from the heat or cold only.

Lake County 211

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

Lake County 211

Provides cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, basic life support, and first aid classes.

Lake County 211

Provides youth involved in the juvenile justice system mental, emotional and social mentoring. Provides help with opportunities and resources for careers and education. Offers FREE Therapeutic Mentoring program for youth affected by opioid and other drug misuse in Lake County, IL. Youth are matched with professional mentors who meet with them for 2-3 hours per week for up to 12 months. Mentoring is provided one-on-one and in groups. The program seeks to assist with: Problem-solving Coping and self-advocacy skills Positive future orientation Progress on educational and career goals Connection to prosocial peers, family, and community Access to opportunity, structures and resources A decrease in mental/behavioral health problems Delinquent attitudes

Lake County 211

Offers tax exemption that defers any increase in the assessment of the property for four years. It may include an addition or other improvements to the home that would add value. A maximum deduction is $25,000 of equalized assessed value.

Lake County 211

Provides monthly financial assistance to income-eligible Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent, utilities, and medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual seeks work or waits for disability benefits approval.

Lake County 211

Provides sexual health services for Lake County residents ages 12 years and older. Provides comprehensive care and prevention services, including:

• HIV testing, counseling, and care
• Hepatitis C screening, counseling, and care
• Hepatitis A/B and HPV vaccinations
• STI testing, counseling, and treatment
• LGBTQ+ and gender health services
• PrEP and nPEP medication
• Support groups
• Needle exchange
• Safe sex supplies
• Referrals for related medical and behavioral health services

Lake County 211