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Provides a helpline with treatment referrals for individuals with eating disorders. Also offers support and answers for people who have questions about eating disorders. Visit the website for more information on:

• Eating Disorders Helpline
• Recovery Mentorship Program
• Support Groups
• Treatment Directory

Lake County 211

Provides 24-hour crisis intervention services by phone and walk-in for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Offers a mobile crisis team for individuals living in Palatine, Wheeling, and Buffalo Grove areas of Lake County.

Lake County 211

Provides a 24-hour hotline for survivors of sex and labor trafficking. Offers intensive case management to connect survivors to the following services:

• Safe shelter
• Food
• Clothing and toiletries
• Obtaining identifying documents (birth certificates, state IDs, etc.)
• Medical, dental and legal services
• Mental health services
• Transportation
• Tattoo/branding removal
• Education and employment skills

Lake County 211

Provides information and financial assistance for people and small businesses affected by disasters. Financial assistance is only available for losses not covered by insurance. Assistance is also only available in an area where a disaster, declared by the President of the United States, occurred. If a disaster is federally declared, FEMA may provide financial assistance for:

• Necessary home repairs
• Emergency assistance for mortgage and rent
• Home replacement
• Medical and dental services
• Funeral services
• Transportation, moving, and storage services

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

Lake County 211

AARP STATE-SPECIFIC CAREGIVER RESOURCE GUIDE Guide contains a directory of local resources to help caregivers find services and support. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guide/ To have a print copy of this online guide mailed, call: 888-885-0013 (English) 877-366-0049 (Spanish) Contact Information Provider Telephone Numbers: Caregiver Resource Guide Print Orders - English: 888-885-0013 (Primary) Caregiver Resource Guide Print Orders - Spanish: 877-366-0049

Lake County 211

Offers free wellness activities including yoga, meditation, and drumming. Also coordinates group nature walks with certified physicians. Allows participants to learn about various health topics from local doctors ("Walk with a Doc").

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

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

Provides law enforcement and emergency services within Round Lake Heights. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Lake County 211

Provides family preservation support to families at-risk for child abuse. Offers counseling to families in crisis and post adoption. As well as children with sexual behavior problems.

Lake County 211

Provides prescription drug disposal box for old, outdated or unused prescription drugs. Items acceptable for deposit in the collection 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

Lake County 211

Offers short-term counseling for families and young adults of Warren Township. Focuses on parent and family involvement. Offers in-person and virtual sessions. Other counseling services are open to non-residents, including:

• Parent education
• Therapy groups
• Professional continuing education
• Experiential therapies (such as Equestrian Therapy)

Lake County 211

Provides in-person crisis intervention for adults experiencing any kind of crisis. Provides the assistance of recovery support specialists within a safe environment. Also serves as a wellness center with the following support services: · Referrals for community resources · Shower facilities · Recreational activities · Healthy refreshments · Comfortable living room to rest or relax · Safety planning · Transportation assistance for referred services

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

Offers money management classes for Lake County adults to prevent poverty.

Lake County 211

Offers after school program for Edith M Smith Middle School students. Provides age-appropriate after school and summer activities for Lake County youth ages 5-18 years. Programming includes a snack, hot dinner, and homework help. Also offers the following:

• Health/athletic activities
• Outdoor activities
• Cultural arts
• Leadership development activities
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities
• Career exploration
• Character development

Lake County 211

Offers Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for individuals with opiate and heroin addiction. Comprehensive outpatient services include: Opiate Dependence Treatment Program (MAT using Vivitrol) Heroin Addiction Treatment Program (MAT using Suboxone) Methadone Conversion Program Naloxone Program (free prescription for overdose medication) Counseling and Psychiatry Recovery Support Groups Treatment Continuation Programs

Lake County 211

Offers activities, events, and services for older adults, including:

• AARP Safety Driving Class
• Benefit application assistance
• Health and wellness workshops
• Exercise classes
• Card games and crafts
• Weekend trips

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 adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include:

• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Citizenship Preparation Classes
• Adult Basic Education
• GED testing and preparation
• Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills
• Career training

Lake County 211

Offers independent living skills training for individuals with disabilities. Offers the following courses:

• Assistive technology training
• Braille training
• Independent living skills training
• Personal assistant services: teaches individuals how to hire and manage in-home care assistants
• Adult employment readiness - 12-week course offering job skills assessment, resume writing, financial literacy, and assistance finding work
• Youth employment readiness: 18-week course offering job skills development
• Older blind services - geared towards seniors with vision loss who are already trained in adaptive devices

Also offers information and referral services, benefits counseling, and application assistance.

Lake County 211

Offers assistance with applications for public assistance programs, such as:

• Food Stamps (SNAP)
• Medicaid for Health Care insurance
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
• Benefit Access Program (Free Transit for seniors and individuals with disabilities, License Plate Discount)
• Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Lake County 211

Offers general counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and group therapy. Also offers support for addiction recovery and post-adoption guidance.

Lake County 211