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Offers computer training for adults to build skills for work or school. Teaches basics of the internet and Microsoft, as well as finances and job readiness. Also offers drop-in lab for help with resumes, job applications, and more. Classes offered in both English and Spanish. Participants have an opportunity to win a refurbished laptop after completing course.

Lake County 211

Offers free adult learning and workforce development services for individuals 18 years and older. Offers the following: English as a second language (ESL) GED preparation (available in Spanish) Computer skill classes Employment coaching

Lake County 211

Offers a full range of immigration services, including: Legal representation Citizenship (Naturalization, fee waivers) Legal Permanent Residency card renewal and replacement Family Visa Petitions Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) applications U Visa applications (nonimmigrant status) Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Work authorization Case Management

Lake County 211

Offers financial aid to help Township residents prevent loss of home, job, or utilities. Funds are available once every two years and provide help to meet basic needs, including:

• Preventing eviction or past due rent/mortgage
• Preventing utility disconnection
• Work-related expense necessary to getting or keeping a job (for example, uniform or licensing fees)
• Cost of prescription medication

Amount of assistance determined on a case-by-case basis. Program does not disburse cash as all funds will be paid directly to vendors.

Lake County 211

Offers services for families concerned about their child’s development. This includes motor, speech/language, and learning development. Services include: Developmental screening Occupational therapy Speech language therapy Physical therapy

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, they are for relief from the extreme weather conditions only.

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

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

Administers licenses, permits, stamps, and tags for wildlife-related activities, including:

• Hunting
• Specialized fishing
• Permits for commercial fishing
• Camping/shelter reservation

Lake County 211

Notifies closure of facilities in the Chicagoland area in the event of a storm, natural disaster, or emergency. Includes the closures of: Schools Facilities Day Care Center Organizations

Lake County 211

Provides UMMA graduates with three weeks of job readiness training. Includes help with resumes, completing applications, and preparing for interviews.

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

Offers counseling for credit, budgeting, and debt management for people to be able to pay off their debt in five years or less. Debts can include: Credit cards Collections Medical debts Payday loans Old utility accounts Past cell phone accounts

Lake County 211

Offers door-to-door transportation for older adults. Transportation is provided by a caregiver who is able to assist and accompany the client. Caregivers use their personal vehicles. Wheelchairs and walking aids must be able to fold down for storage.

Lake County 211

Offers monthly financial support for residents who cannot work or are seeking employment. Provides support for basic needs including rent, utilities, medical expenses, and food.

Lake County 211

Assists residents of the 10th Congressional District that are having issues with federal agencies, including: Veterans Administration (VA) Social Security Medicare Post Office Immigration

Lake County 211

Provides law enforcement, crime reporting, and emergency services in the Village of Lake Zurich. Offers administrative assistance with police reports and records.

Lake County 211

Offers a community center for seniors to sign up for classes, trips, events, and support groups. Provides information and referrals for social services including transportation, counseling, and legal aid. Offers application assistance for the following:

• Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• SNAP
• Medicare and SSI
• Prescription drug discount programs
• Illinois Benefit Access Program
• Secretary of State programs (driver's license, Real ID, and car registration)

Lake County 211

Provides home visits with registered nurses and health navigators to eligible clients. Offers assessments, screenings, health education, parenting education, and help with resources.

Lake County 211

Provides monthly financial assistance up to $450 to help Township residents in need. Assists with rent/mortgage, utilities, or medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Lake County 211

Provides workshops to repay unsecured debt at lower interest and fees. Counselors provides clients with a program suited to their ability to pay and provides an estimate of the time to complete the program. Also offers: Assistance with housing issues Debt Bankruptcy Student loans

Lake County 211

Provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain independent in their homes. Offers the following program options for independence:

• Personal Assistant (PA): Provides assistance with household tasks, personal care and, with permission of a doctor, certain health care procedures. PAs are selected, employed, and supervised by individual customers.

• Homemaker Services: Personal care provided by trained and professionally supervised personnel for customers who are unable to direct the services of a PA. Instruction and assistance in household management and self-care are also available.

• Maintenance Home Health: Services provided through a treatment plan prescribed by a physician or other health care professional. Other services include nursing care and physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

• Electronic Home Response: Emergency response system offered by hospitals and community service organizations. This rented signaling device provides 24-hour emergency coverage, permitting the individual to alert trained professionals at hospitals, fire departments, or police departments.

• Home Delivered Meals: Provided to individuals who can feed themselves but are unable to prepare food.

• Adult Day Care: The direct care and supervision of customers in a community-based setting to promote their social, physical, and emotional well-being.

• Assistive Equipment: Devices or equipment either purchased or rented to increase an individual's independence and capability to perform household and personal care tasks at home.

• Environmental Modification: Modifications in the home that help compensate for loss of ability, strength, mobility or sensation; increase safety in the home, and decrease dependence on direct assistance from others.

• Respite Services: Temporary care for adults and children with disabilities aimed at relieving stress to families. Respite services may be provided for vacation, rest, errands, family crisis or emergency. Services may include personal assistant, homemaker or home health.

Also provides specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The Community Reintegration Program helps individuals with disabilities who live in nursing homes move into community with the supports they need to live as independently as possible.

Lake County 211

Provides government-owned rental housing for eligible families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

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

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 monthly financial assistance to help Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent/mortgage, utilities, or medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Lake County 211