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Provides programs and services protect public health by reducing the burden of communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases. Services include breast and cervical cancer screenings, through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, tuberculosis screening, STI and HIV testing, smoking prevention, immunizations, and COVID-19 testing and vaccines.

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) provides supplemental help for the winter heating bills November 1st through April 30th: LIHEAP Crisis Assistance when funding available provides in a life-threatening situation fuel, heaters, furnace repair; furnace replacement for homeowners when funds available. Applications are accepted October 1-April 30 for elderly or disabled households and November 1-April 30 for all other households. May have some crisis funding available outside the normal LIHEAP months, call local County Outreach Office for availability of funding.

Provides energy efficiency services without cost to homeowners or renters who meet guidelines. Installation of work measurers are determined and measured by a computerized energy audit. Work includes sealing air infiltration leaks, high-density insulation, health and safety check, heating system repair or replacement, water heaters repair or replacement. Some minor repair is allowable for health and safety reasons.

Provides financial help with heating and electric bills. Applications are accepted starting October 1st through August 15th or when funding is exhausted.

October is a priority period reserved for elderly, disabled, families with children 5 and under, and disconnected households. The general population can apply starting November 1st.

This program is not designed to pay a household's total energy costs. The amount of the benefit is based on number in the household, the 30-day income of the household and the source of heat. This is a one-time payment to the household's energy provider.

Provides food pantry to those in need.

Provides probation services to residents of Lee County, Illinois. Services include supervision of adults and juveniles, information and support with the legal system, help with other social agencies, access to individual and group counseling, and an abuser treatment program.

Provides property assessment, property value information, Homestead, Veteran and Family Farm Credit sign up.

Offers a food pantry to those in need. Services may also include hygiene and cleaning products in most of the food pantries, including diapers, soap, shampoo and conditioner, feminine hygiene products, and other essentials. Food delivery is available upon request. 

Offers incontinence products to seniors. Since the office is closed, clients will need to schedule a meeting time with one of the caseworkers to pick up their products.

Delivers skilled nursing and therapy services to persons in their homes. Some of the services include wound and diabetic care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and disease specific education.

Provides nutritious lunches in a friendly environment. Each meal includes a combination of protein, vegetables, fruit, grain, and milk.

Menus are approved by a registered dietitian to ensure they meet 1/3 of the daily recommended intake of essential nutrients.

Offers Child Care Expense Assistance through the Iowa Department of Human services is available to the children of income-eligible parents who are absent for a portion of the day due to employment or participation in academic or vocational training or PROMISE JOBS activities. Assistance may also be available for a limited period of time to the children of a parent looking for employment. APPLY TO BE A REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDER. SEARCH FOR REGISTERED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS at www.hhs.iowa.gov

Offers services for homeless youth and their families. Helps students enroll or stay in school. Connects families to community resources for health, transportation, food, and more.

Offers training to people with disabilities in manufacturing, retail, and janitorial jobs. The retail program takes place at Affordalbes and Market Place Thrift Shops and teaches how to use a cash register, stock shelves, and help customers. the manufacturing program includes making and reusing items for sale in the thrift shop.

Offers free and confidential services for victims and children affected by domestic violence, as well as for victims and significant others impacted by sexual assault. Also provides community education focused on awareness and prevention.

Provides Medicaid and Medicare-certified low cost clinics offering "one stop shop" for general health care needs.