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Senior centers provide a place for congregate meals, as well as social activities, games, educational programs, etc.

24 hour nationwide hotline providing short-term counseling and crisis intervention to children and families experiencing any type of difficulty in their lives. Provides information about help agencies and programs throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, and Guam.

Website, YourLifeYourVoice.org, offers an online resource for kids/teens where they can communicate with trained counselors four different ways - by text, email, online chat, or by calling the Hotline. The website also offers tips on how to deal with challenging situations, a bulletin board where teens ask questions regarding different topics that are answered by counselors and then posted so others can read and relate, and journal pages where teens can download and print worksheets to help them work through issues and create solutions.

Text VOICE to 20121 - available every day 2 pm-1 am CST.

Offers birth control and pregnancy testing.  Individuals age 12 and older may seek services without the permission of an adult.

Types of birth control offered include:

-- Birth control pill

-- Birth control shot (Depo Provera)

-- Male and female condoms

-- Birth control patch

-- Birth control ring (Nuvaring)

-- Birth control implant (Nexplanon)

-- IUD

-- Morning after pill (Plan B)

Also provides free prenatal vitamins.

Provides teacher licensure information, substitute teaching licensure, professional development workshops, teacher and principal evaluations, truancy staff information, school district employee fingerprint background checks, and Kendall Youth Employment Program.

GED testing is offered at the Yorkville office.

Provides assisted housing programs, including Housing Choice Voucher Program, Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program, Mixed Income Housing Program - Rental Housing Support Program, and Conventional Public Housing Program.

Matches  people who are waiting for an organ transplant or have recently received a transplant with a mentor who has successfully received an organ transplant. This is a free, confidential, one-on-one service for advice and support.

Relationship-based early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children. Helps caregivers increase their awareness of their children's needs and whether their own responses meet those needs.

Targets parents or caregivers with children under 6 years of age in high-risk populations, such as enrolled in Early Head Start, teen moms, or parents with irritable babies. Consists of eight 90-minute sessions.

Helps immigrant and refugee families apply for community resources, especially if those families have limited English. Programs include, Technical Assistance for the Community (TACOM): Housing assistance to locate government-subsidized housing, LIHEAP, and Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP): Access for programs such as food stamps and Medicaid.

Free one-on-one family support program for expectant and new parents.

Provides free and voluntary home visits beginning during pregnancy or early infancy and continuing until a child is age 3-5. Families are supported by trained professionals who offer guidance and education to strengthen parent-child relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment.

Families are connected to community resources and medical homes if needed. Provides screening and referral for developmental delays, substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health.

Processes complaints about city services.

Information and referral.

Annual well permit required for all domestic wells inside the city limits. As a part of the permit process, the well is inspected to assure compliance with applicable state and local construction standards. In addition, the well is tested for presence of coliform bacterial and nitrate contamination. Technical assistance is provided to help correct well deficiencies and water contamination issues.

Prior to drilling a new well either inside the city or 3-mile limit, a well construction permit must first be obtained. A permit must also be obtained for any significant well repairs completed inside the city or 3-mile limit.

Property Transfer Program requires an inspection of domestic on-site wastewater systems and wells prior to the sale of the residence. Inspections are conducted by Property Transfer Inspectors who then file a written report of their findings with LLCHD. LLCHD reviews the report and issues a determination letter.

On-site wastewater treatment system permits and inspections ensures that wastewater systems are constructed in accordance with state and local codes. The department also assures that failed on-site wastewater systems are brought into compliance and the nuisance conditions are abated, and sewage is disposed of in a manner which protects public health and the environment.

Requires permits and inspections of all swimming pools and spas and hot tubs to assure a safe water recreational experience free from diseases, risk of accidents and drowning.

Provides groundwater and public health education focused on the prevention of groundwater contamination.

Provides a free medical clinic for anyone who are uninsured and under insured. Services include illness/minor injury care, well child exams, school/sport physicals, employment physicals, lead testing, patient assistance program enrollment, transportation, chronic disease management, diabetes/blood glucose testing, and high blood pressure testing.

Provides after school supervision, engagement opportunities, and activities for school aged children and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Social services includes help from an oncology social worker to access community resources, including financial assistance, transportation, support groups and other services.

Counseling and behavioral health support includes counseling, stress management, relaxation techniques, education and help with spirituality.

Hereditary Cancer Risk Program offers risk assessment, genetic testing, prevention trials, community cancer screenings, and smoking cessation programs.

Physical wellness provides physical, occupational and speech therapy; exercise programs and lymphedema program.

Nutritional services offer nutritional evaluation, herbal education, and drug interaction review.

Inner Beauty specialty salon for cancer survivors offers consultation with a clinical cosmetologist and certified mastectomy fitter as part of a medically-based appearance program.