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Offers the following activities and services to seniors:

• Transportation for medical appointments (within Lake Forest and Lake Bluff only)
• Medical Equipment Lending Closet (loans medical equipment for up to three months to residents of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff)
• Medicare and insurance information and assistance
• Social services advocacy and benefits assistance
• Health and fitness programs
• Educational programs
• Trips and tours

Lake County 211

Serves communities dinners.

Lake County 211

Provides emergency financial assistance to residents who are in need, including:

• Rental and utility assistance
• Employed clients who have transportation issues

Residents can receive assistance up to three times. Each time must be 18 months apart.

• First time applicants qualify for up to $400 of assistance
• Second time applicants qualify for up to $250 of assistance
• Third (and last) time applicants qualify for up to $150 of assistance

Applicants are required to participate in a financial session before receiving funds.

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 supportive services for family caregivers of an enrolled veteran. Offers the following two programs based on level of care (see eligibility guidelines below): Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS)

• Individual support related to the care of the veteran
• Skills training on caregiving for a veteran's unique needs
• Respite care
• Peer support mentoring
• Training and support through in-person, online, and telehealth sessions
• Referrals to available resources

Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) - Provides all services listed above and the following:

• Mental health support
• Virtual Psychotherapy for Caregivers Program (VPPC)
• CHAMPVA (if uninsured)
• Monthly stipend
• Beneficiary travel

Lake County 211

Provides assistance with transportation services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. PACE/Dial-A-Ride:

• Provides application assistance for RTA Ride Free program. Ride Free program provides door-to-door transportation for medical appointments and personal errands.

Half-Fare Taxi Program:

• Distributes coupons for half-priced taxi fares. Provides up to 10 coupons at a time.

Lake County 211

Offers guidance and assistance to teen parents. Services include:

• Parenting education
• Mental health counseling
• Life skills and mentoring
• Financial coaching
• Child care assistance
• Tuition assistance

Provides dinner and child care during weekly meetings.

Lake County 211

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

Lake County 211

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

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

Lake County 211

Provides temporary housing for children while parents are in an emergency situation. Places children with Host Families that have been screened and trained. Aims to provide stabilization and prevent children from entering foster care. Emergency situations include: Hospitalizations

• Lack of childcare
• DCFS involvement
• Addiction recovery programs
• Homelessness
• Incarceration

Note: This is NOT a child care or foster care facility.

Lake County 211

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in the township, including: Asphalt patching Asphalt resurfacing Drainage Gravel shouldering Litter pickup Roadside mowing Road striping Street signage Winter snow and ice control Tree trimming and removal (right-of-way) Assist with sand and bags during emergency flooding

Lake County 211

Provides an online directory of lending closets throughout Illinois. Lending closets offer a variety of medical supplies that can be borrowed for free or low-cost. Includes information for the following Lake County locations: Antioch Senior Center Barrington Area Council on Aging Cuba Township Highland Park Senior Center Patty Turner Senior Center Warren Township

Lake County 211

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

Lake County 211

Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection. Assistance includes past due rent or mortgage, utility disconnection, or prescription medication.

Lake County 211

Provides a free bereavement camp for youth who have lost an immediate family member due to homicide. Offers an annual weekend camp, ongoing counseling services, and quarterly activities for camp participants.

Lake County 211

Provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to be involved in community programs. Provides accommodations for youth, teens, and adults to participate in the following:

• General recreation programs
• Sports and aquatics
• Day programs (adults only)
• Special Olympics and other special events
• Cultural events
• Weekend trips

Lake County 211

Provides a list of free tax preparation program locations in Lake County. Provides information for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.

Lake County 211

Provides comprehensive OB/GYN health care for women and children. Services include: LabCorp Full-Service Laboratory FREE Pregnancy Tests Family Planning Program Ultrasounds Fetal Non-Stress Test (NST) Care Management Health Benefits Enrollment Referrals to WIC

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

Coordinates educational services for homeless students. Acts as a link between family, shelter, school, and community resources.

Lake County 211

Offers training course teaching individuals how to support someone experiencing a mental health issue or crisis. Offered as a blended course with portions of the training taking place online and in-person.

Lake County 211

Offers after school program for Oakdale Elementary 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

Provides referrals to local tobacco quit assistance services. Clients enrolled in the program are eligible for discounted Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Also offers tobacco education and prevention for community organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals to:

• Discourage the initiation of tobacco use
• Assist tobacco users who want to quit
• Help understand tobacco free ordinances and policies
• Brochures, fact sheets, and posters

Lake County 211