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Provides the following mental health services for individuals impacted by the Highland Park shooting:

• Short-term counseling
• Case management
• Resource and referral service
• Assistance in navigating Victims Compensation

Offers health literacy and educational workshops. Topics include cancer, cardiovascular disease, nutrition, osteoporosis, and sexually transmitted infections. Also offers mammograms and screenings for blood sugar, cholesterol, osteoporosis, and blood pressure. Screenings are offered every third week of the month. Other services include:

• Healthcare navigation and interpretation
• Transportation to health screenings
• Exercise classes
• Baby and infant diapers
• Public notary assistance
• Mental Health First AID
• AHA CPR Classes

Visit the events calendar for free educational and screening events throughout the year at https://ywcachicago.org/events

Provides complete care to children from birth to age 18. Services include:

• Developmental assessments
• Hearing and dental screening
• Basic vision testing
• Immunizations
• Lead testing

Mobile outreach truck that provides services for people struggling with drug addiction. Services include:

• Safe Use Supplies - distributes naloxone, safe injection, smoking kits, and snorting kits
• Needle Exchange - allows individuals to exchange used needles for sterile ones
• Peer Support - Peer Recovery Specialists always travel as part of the outreach team
• Treatment Navigation - connects individuals with resources for jobs, housing, legal assistance, social service registration, etc. Provides transportation to appointments when available.
• Snacks and personal care items
• Printed resources - informational materials with recovery resources

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").

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.

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

Provides pro-life supportive services for individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancy. Provides case management during pregnancy and throughout the early years of the child's life. Services include: Pregnancy counseling Crisis intervention Home visits Parenting education and support Community referrals Advocacy services

Provides on-demand shuttle service within Fox Lake for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the general public.

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

Offers activities for LGBTQ+ youth to build supportive relationships with peers and adults. Also offers support groups and opportunities to build leadership skills. Activities include:

• Game night
• Arts and crafts
• Movie night
• Field trips
• Open mic nights
• Summer picnics

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)

Hosts summer day camps with meals included. Provides enrichment activities, arts, and learning opportunities. Offers recreational activities, sports, club groups, and field trips.

Provides non-residential alcohol & drug abuse treatment program for adolescents and adults. Offers variety of drug-free treatment modalities and medication assisted addiction treatments, such as:

• 12-Step modalities of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous
• Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) (Detoxification using methadone, Vivitrol, or suboxone)
• Screening and Assessments
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Intensive Outpatient Therapy
• Case Management

Offers free energy-saving home upgrade services to low-income customers. Services include:

• Air sealing
• Attic and wall insulation
• Furnace repair and replacement

**Program is offered by Nicor Gas and run by the Community Action Partnership in coordination with the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP).

Offers reservation-based, curb-to-curb bus service for Ela Township seniors and individuals with disabilities. Offers transportation for medical appointments, personal care, and errands within the Ela Township boundaries. NOTE: Drivers cannot assist riders getting to, from, on, or off the bus.

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.

Offers a monthly paper pantry for Waukegan residents. Offers paper goods that are not readily available in other food pantries, such as:

• Toilet paper
• Laundry detergent
• Soap, shampoo, toothpaste
• Hygiene products
• Cleaning supplies
• Canned food when possible

Allows qualified taxpayers to prepare and file federal income tax returns online using guided tax preparation software.

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
• Notary services

Provides online support services to individuals with a cancer diagnosis, and their caregivers. Services include counseling, support groups, and education. Counseling - Provides free individual and ground support to individuals affected by cancer. Also offers short-term, strengths-based emotional support and may assist in locating community resources. Support groups - Offers telephone and online support groups to connect clients with other cancer patients. Telephone support groups are one-hour sessions scheduled weekly. Online support group takes place using a password-protected message board format (not live chat) and is led by oncology social workers. Groups are held for 15 weeks at a time. Education - Offers free educational workshops on cancer-related topics. Participants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast.

** For emergency, please dial 9-1-1** Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the City of Highwood. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Provides legal consultation and advice, mediation services, and referrals to rental assistance programs . Also provides services including:

• Document review and preparation
• Housing and eviction information
• Referrals to legal aid and pro bono attorneys

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.

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