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Library services and resources, including computers and internet access.

Offers to match the caller’s legal problem with available resources, such as advice, extended representation, or referral. For most low-income applicants. Callers are screened for eligibility, and a determination is made whether eligible callers have a legal problem that falls within the priorities. If the caller’s legal problem is eligible for review for extended services, the caller is referred to one of our five regional offices. If the callers are not eligible for referral to a regional office, attorneys provide the caller with immediate advice or quick access to other information and resources.

Provides court-ordered DUI evaluations and services.

Offers holiday food boxes on Thanksgiving and Christmas to those in need. 

Provides 24-hour emergency medical services. Also, offers a full range of care from general health to the detection and treatment of more complex conditions for all ages.

Offers guidance on topics including Medicare, and health insurance issues.

Provides health education to the public and to schools. Helps with planning and preparedness for infectious diseases or other public health incidents for the Decatur County area. Offers immunizations to children, adolescents and adults, including the flu and COVID vaccines. Home health care services and home nursing is provided to those in need. Can provide personal care assistance for bathing, hair care, housekeeping and laundry, meal planning and preparation, errands, and waiver services.

Assists property homeowners, who need a small home repair completed in their home in McHenry County. Senior Services maintains a pool of volunteers and service organizations that are able to help with small handyman tasks and yard maintenance.

Staff can also provide a list to connect seniors to preferred professional service providers and individuals for private pay who have consented to a background and reference screening process. This list is a reliable substitute to choosing an unknown service provider from the phone book. Preferred providers are available to perform general home repairs and odd jobs, plumbing, window washing, waste removal, lawn maintenance, snow removal, etc. Based on availability, financial assistance may be an option for seniors who qualify."

Provides a demand-response, curb-to-curb, public transportation service. Services are open to both residents and visitors.

Offers vaccines and information for individuals in need to answer questions, or misinformation about certain vaccines. Services include flu vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, and other vaccines may be offered under this program. 

Counseling services covering a range of topics, including:

- Depression and anxiety.

- Grief and relationship concerns.

- Alcohol and drug use, including opioids and heroin.

- ADHD assessment and treatment.

- Bipolar Disorder.

- Difficult life transitions.

- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

- Health issues related to diet, exercise, tobacco use, etc.

Counseling services also available at certain local schools.

A no-kill animal shelter that provides shelter, care, and suitable homes for animals when possible. Other programs include:

- Animal Assisted Therapy: brings pets to residents of nursing facilities, assisted living, Alzheimer's Centers, and residential disability centers.

- Dog Bite Prevention Education: visits schools and other groups to teach children the basics of animal behavior and how to avoid getting bitten by dogs and cats.

- Continuing Care: provides shelter and care for pets if their owners become unavailable to care for them.

- Arm Chair Adoptions: Individuals who are unable to care for a pet in their home can "adopt" a pet that lives at the animal shelter, and the individual receives letters and photos of their pet.

All Open Door Mission Donation Centers accept donations such as vehicles, gently used clothing, household items, toys, shoes, bedding, etc.

Furniture donations can only be accepted at the Donation Center on the main campus by the Airport, on the East side of the Timberlake Outreach Center.

(Due to the increased cost of gasoline, staffing, and fleet maintenance, Open Door Mission is not able to offer pick-up service.)

Outpatient services, including Individual, Group, Family, and Multi-family Therapy.

Assessments.

OWI/DUI Classes.

Problem gambling counseling.

Medication-assisted treatment to assist with detoxification and cravings.

Psychiatric services to help with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues.

On-site medical and psychiatric care (Sioux City office only).

Relapse prevention services.

Aftercare/Continuing Care for people who have completed primary treatment and need some additional support.

Offers to help individuals develop abilities and skills to be successful in roles within their chosen living, learning and social environments.

Reproductive health services for men and women at low or no cost. Includes pelvic exam, pap smear, and cervical cancer screening; teaching of breast self exam; sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment; pregnancy testing and preconception counseling; HIV testing; birth control and education counseling; and basic infertility evaluation and counseling.