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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

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

Provides financial assistance for past due utility bills for eligible Lake County residents. NOTE: Assistance is available based on funding. Please call to see if funding is available.

Lake County 211

Offers counseling services for people with gambling problems and their families. Services include:

• Individual Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Tele-Counseling
• Access to 12-step support on-site
• Assistance signing up for Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
• Free 1-year subscription to program blocking online gambling
• Access to financial/credit counseling
• Free smoking-cessation materials

Also offers educational workshops with topics such as:

• Responsible gambling
• Problem gambling
• Athletes and gambling
• Seniors and gambling
• Teens/Young adults and gambling

Lake County 211

Administrative office which operates and oversees Grant Community High School.

Lake County 211

LiHeap Program: Provides CEDA utility payment assistance to income eligible households based on income from the last 30 days. Weatherization Program: Provides improvements that make buildings more energy efficient, lowering energy bills in the long run. Improvements may offer:

• Sealing drafty areas
• Insulating attics, walls, basements, and crawl spaces
• Repairing or Replacing heating systems
• Enhancing indoor air quality and ventilation

Lake County 211

Provides evaluation to determine treatment plan for individuals facing DUI charges.

Lake County 211

Offers one-time financial assistance for rent or mortgage for Lake County residents. Clients may receive up to one month of rental assistance, once per year. Does NOT help with the following circumstances:

• Eviction notices
• Security deposits
• Individuals living in subsidized housing, low-income housing, or with a Section-8 voucher

Lake County 211

Offers financial assistance for immigrant or undocumented families in Lake County. Provides gift cards to help pay for food, transportation, or urgent medical expenses only.

Lake County 211

Provides drug users a fast-track to addiction treatment services. Allows individuals to call or walk-in to a Lake County Sheriff's Office 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

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

Offers various programs to help seniors save money on their property taxes. Programs include the following: Senior Homestead Exemption Lowers the equalized assessed value of the property by $8,000. Low-Income Senior Citizen's Assessment Freeze Provides protection against real estate tax increases for seniors with limited income. It is not a tax freeze or a tax reduction and does not protect against increased taxes due to tax rate increases. Applications are due by July 31 of each year.

Lake County 211

Provides foster parent licensing and licensing for pre-adoptive homes.

Lake County 211

Offers a community center to support immigrant families in Lake County. Offers the following services at no cost: Immigration forms assistance and Know-Your-Rights information Financial education and support Employment skills development English as a Second Language (ESL) classes Literacy tutoring Citizenship classes Computer classes Family wellness programs Tax preparation

Lake County 211

Provides fire protection, medical aid, and rescue. Offers hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services.

Lake County 211

Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs. The collection boxes are located in the police department lobby. Items acceptable for the prescription disposal box include:

• Prescription medications, including controlled substances
• All over-the counter medications
• Medication samples
• Pet medications
• Vitamins and supplements
• Medicated ointments, lotions, creams and oils
• Liquid medication in leak-proof containers
• Homeopathic remedies

Items not acceptable for deposit in the collection box are:

• Needles/sharps
• Syringes with needles
• Thermometers
• IV bags
• Bloody or infectious waste
• Personal care products
• Empty containers
• Hydrogen Peroxide

Sharps Container available in the lobby for needle disposal. Sharps include:

• Syringes
• Hypodermic Needles
• Needles attached to tubing
• Lancets

To properly dispose of needles, do the following:

• Must use an approved disposal container that fits inside the disposal bin
• DO NOT deposit any loose sharps into the collection bin

Lake County 211

Provides one-time financial assistance for Township residents facing an emergency situation. Provides help for emergencies such as eviction, past-due mortgage/rent, or utility disconnection.

Lake County 211

Repairs and maintains the roads in unincorporated areas of Fremont Township. Responsible for the road, ditches, driveway aprons, and some drainage easements. Services include:

• Drainage ditches
• Storm sewer
• Paving and pavement maintenance
• Street signs and street lights
• Snowplowing and de-icing
• Litter pickup
• Removal of dead animals
• Mailbox repair
• Road bonds and permits

Also Offers:

• Driveway culvert replacements
• Used motor oil disposal
• Free wood chips

Lake County 211

Provides a food pantry to residents of Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, and Mundelein. Also offers clothes, used furniture, and household items as they become available.

Lake County 211

Serves as 24/7 hotline/textline for people experiencing emotional distress as a result of a disaster. Offers dedicated videophone option for American Sign Language users operated by trained crisis workers fluent in ASL. Also offers online peer support Facebook groups for disaster survivors.

Lake County 211

Offers a monthly food box for Lake County residents in need.

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 a website to find any 211 call center in the USA or Canada. Connects people with human service providers and volunteer opportunities.

Lake County 211

Provides primary medical and oral care, and nutritional health to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Lake County 211

Provides benefits to veterans and their dependents for education and job training. Programs include: Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Educational Opportunity Grant (Age 10-18) Deceased, Disabled, and MIA/POW Veterans' Dependents Scholarship State Approving Agency GI Bill Illinois Veterans' Grant Illinois National Guard Grant University of Illinois Children of Veterans Scholarship Veteran Coordinators at Public Universities and Colleges in Illinois VA Work Study Locations Get Academic Credit for Military Training

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