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Provides full-time and part-time opportunities to serve in organizations. Members perform a year of service with a program that meets local community needs. In return for a living allowance and education award.

Lake County 211

Offers after-school enrichment program for elementary students in North Chicago School District #187. Provides homework support, enrichment activities, and a meal. Operates at the following schools: Forrestal Elementary School Evelyn Alexander Elementary School A.J. Katzenmaier School Neal Math and Science Academy

Lake County 211

Provides case management to help community members access primary care and behavioral health. Offers health education, community garden, Zumba classes, and referrals to community resources.

Lake County 211

The 9-1-1 Emergency Services program operates a telephone response service staffed by trained personnel who assess requests for emergency assistance and dispatch the appropriate emergency response agency (law enforcement, fire, paramedics/EMTs or ambulance services)

Lake County 211

Offers resources and services designed to meet the learning needs of the community. Also provides programs that introduce and encourage reading. Resources include:

• Reference services
• Computer and internet access
• Book delivery
• Notary (by appointment only)
• Voter registration
• Test proctoring

Lake County 211

Promotes a variety of social and recreational programs for youth and adults. Also offers activities such as: Low impact exercise classes for seniors Youth camps Sports activities for people with physical or mental disabilities

Lake County 211

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

Lake County 211

Offers a hotline for youth who have run away or are considering running away, and concerned family members. Services include: Phone or online chat Online forum Help with identifying problems and solutions Help with developing an action plan Relaying messages to family Bullying issues Referrals to other resources

Lake County 211

Provides 24-hour in-person crisis response for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Offers crisis counseling and help making a safety plan, including:

• Emergency shelter and housing
• Obtaining restraining orders
• Referrals for counseling and other victim support services

Lake County 211

Coordinates educational services for students who are experiencing homelessness. Acts as a link between family, shelter, and school to serve the needs of the student.

Lake County 211

Offers HUD-assisted families become financially independent of government assistance by increasing their income. Case management services include: Job training Financial literacy Credit counseling Homebuyers education classes

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

Provides college readiness program to help students get to and graduate from college. Offers homework help, mentoring, and career exploration. Provides help with college applications, scholarship applications, and financial aid applications. Offers ACT and SAT preparation and college visits.

Lake County 211

Offers a social rehabilitation program for adults with mental illness. Focuses on improving the individuals ability to care for themselves and function independently. Provides case management, skill-building groups, individual exercises, and support in community settings. Supports overall wellness including nutrition, physical fitness, and addiction recovery. Seeks to improve the following:

• Interpersonal communication
• Health maintenance
• Symptom regulation
• Peer interactions
• Self-regulating behavior
• Problem solving skills
• Self care and hygiene
• Use of public transportation
• Money management
• Cooking

Note: Independence Center operates as a membership program. Membership requires that the individual has a persistent mental illness and Medicaid insurance to cover all fees. Members are encouraged to attend programs on a daily basis and contribute to the IC community.

Lake County 211

Offers information and comprehensive services for individuals with disabilities including:

• Screening for benefits programs
• Healthcare plan support, information, and advocacy
• In-home services
• Job skills evaluations
• Independent living skills training
• Residential education and outreach programs for children with disabilities

Lake County 211

Online resource that helps taxpayers understand and meet tax responsibilities. Also offers hotline for tax questions.

Lake County 211

Provides placement for children with specialized needs in foster care. "Specialized" refers to children with medical, emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. Also refers to special groups such as adolescents and LGBTQ youth. Provides licensing for adults to foster or adopt children with specialized needs.

Lake County 211

Provides a walk-in health clinic that offers: Counseling/Therapy Services for adults and children Psychiatric Evaluation, Consultation, and Medication Substance Abuse Counselling Teletherapy

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. Provides a police escort for any individuals who cannot transport themselves.

Lake County 211

A designated location that provides relief from the cold and heat for at-risk citizens. Center does not offer provisions or care. Offers relief from the extreme weather conditions only.

Lake County 211

Provides election-related information for Lake County, such as:

• Voter Services
• Candidate Services
• Electoral Board
• Election Calendar
• Election Judges
• Election Results
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

*During early voting, individuals can use any convenient site *On Election Day, individuals must use assigned voting site

Lake County 211

Provides medical services primarily to low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant families in Lake County. Services include:

• Urgent care
• Primary care
• Mental health counseling
• Prenatal care
• Nutrition consultation
• Fitness classes
• House calls for infants and elderly when necessary

Lake County 211

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in Cuba Township. Offers free firewood, mulch, and brush pick-up for township residents. Other services include:

• 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

Offers general counseling for couples, families, and individuals ages 5 years and older.

Lake County 211

Provides assistance to Lake County veterans and their families, including: Processing any/all claims with Veterans Affairs (VA) Emergency financial assistance Survivor spousal benefits Burial benefits

Lake County 211