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Engages families in dynamic partnerships to address their basic needs, improve child well-being, and develop career opportunities that, in turn, improves lives, families, and communities.

Provides health screenings including:

• Childhood lead poisoning
• Newborn screenings
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Genetic screening (not testing)
• Pregnancy testing

Police services responsible for emergency assessment and response.

If you need an OFFICER to respond to your location for an Emergency or Non-Emergency situation, please Call 911.

Provides all children suspected of being physically abused, sexually abused, or neglected with timely expert medical evaluations and treatment, as well as serving the community as a resource for prevention, research, and education. 

- MERIT case coordinator will receive requests for evaluation. 

• The coordinator will arrange for second opinions from other CAC's or DCFS investigators.
• Medical personnel will collaborate with investigative providers to determine next steps.

Primary care services and treatment for numerous medical conditions.

Outpatient assessments, referrals, intensive outpatient treatment, and peer support related to substance use. Through these interventions, the client with a substance abuse issue learns their issues are not unique and can be addressed. Family and loved ones are also taught coping skills to assist them in supporting the user build a healthier lifestyle.

Level I Outpatient Therapy provides professionally directed evaluation, treatment and recovery services for individuals experiencing a substance use disorder. Treatment services are provided in group or individual sessions or a combination of both, depending on an individual’s needs. Treatment typically lasts 12 weeks.

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a group-focused, non-residential program for adults 19 and older. IOP is more in-depth than traditional outpatient treatment services, offering a minimum of 10 hours of treatment per week. IOP typically lasts six to eight weeks. Intensive groups meet for three-hour sessions, three days a week. Each participant must also attend at least one additional individual or family session each week. Services are available days and evenings.

Substance Use Evaluations are specialized assessments used to clinically determine possible substance use issues, with recommendations for an appropriate level of care if determined to be medically necessary.

Provides assistance in purchasing personal care items, such as laundry detergent, toilet paper, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, dish soap, cleaning supplies, and adult hygiene products. In addition, an additional voucher may be issued to allow households to purchase diapers, wipes, and creams, up to $100 per child, for children under the age of 5 or a child with a diagnosed disability.

Provides several programs that may be able to assist families or individuals that find themselves homeless with no place to stay.

Emergency Shelters may be provided through hotel vouchers when funding is available.

Staff will work with the families/individuals to determine eligibility and will provide case management and assist in locating housing that will meet the household's needs.

Assists households with rent and supportive services while the household participates in case management. Case management will include budget counseling, goal setting, assessment of needs, and referrals.

Provides the following library services to the community:

- Books (including eBooks and large print), audiobooks, movies, music, and periodicals.

- Programs and activities for patrons of all ages.

- Computers with internet and word processing, fax machines and copiers.

- Interlibrary loan.

- Notary Public service.

Offers older adults and adults with disabilities basic assistance with money management tasks including, balancing a checkbook, managing bills, identifying scams, and providing advocacy with creditors.

Medical advocates respond to the hospital when a patient is victim of sexual assault to provide emotional support, clothing, and information regarding hospital procedures. Advocates help educate the victim about their options for hospital procedures and pressing charges. The advocate serves as a liaison between the victim, the police, and ER personnel. Advocates and staff respond to hospital calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Legal advocates provide guidance and support for victims of sexual assault and abuse as they go through the legal system. As a victim of a violent crime in Illinois, they are entitled to advocacy services. The legal advocate also works closely with the State's Attorney's Office and is available to help with questions relating to court and provide emotional support.

Offers behavioral health services for adults, including: individual, marital, family, and group therapy, psychiatric evaluation, anger management, and case management.

Offers a clothing closet with sizes from infant to XXXL for those in need.