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Provides probation supervision for offenders after being convicted of a criminal offense as ordered by the Court; in lieu of incarceration. Also provides parole and probation and presentence services for justice involved adults and provides court ordered domestic violence educational interventions for adults convicted of family/domestic violence.

Offers an 8-hour course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training provides the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing and mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Also offers a course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Topics include depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

Offers law enforcement services to the Dallas County area. Provides 911 emergency response services, issues gun/firearm permits, conducts requested background checks, and manages the county jail.

Provides a recreation pass that provides a discount to families for activities at the Knoxville Recreation Center. Families who qualify receive 50% off of monthly passes to use the fitness rooms, pool and much more.

For caregivers of children (under the age of 18) living with a mental health condition.

Accepts sealed, unopened prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as medical equipment, such as nebulizers and masks, unopened Ensure, ostomy supplies, and unused CPAP machines from nonsmoking households.​

Offers mental health evaluations. Services include anxiety disorders screening, clinical psychiatric evaluation, depression screening, early intervention for mental illness, gambling addiction screening, and general mental health screening.

Offers child care services where through the development of a preschool, child care, and before and after school programming, all children and adolescents (0-18 years old), and those with and without disabilities, have the opportunity to learn and play in the same inclusive environment, therefore benefiting both groups.

Also offers specialized child care for children that have medical needs or need nursing services. Each child participating in the Childcare Medical Services program will have an individualized plan with lower staff to child ratios.

Offers to assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes

- Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system.

• Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents.
• Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary.

  EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.

Offers mobile crisis response services for individuals in need. Provides services 24-hours a day, including crisis stabilization, pre-admission screening, assessment, case management, community support, and counseling/therapy. 

Offers a wide variety of services to both residents and nonresidents of Dundee Township. Some of the facilities and services offered include two fitness centers, two golf courses, two outdoor swimming pools and an indoor pool, Randall Oaks Zoo and 40 park sites and facilities. 

Protection of individuals with disabilities when their civil and human rights are denied, especially those who are most vulnerable or who learn, live, or work in isolated, segregated, or congregated settings.

Legal advocacy, investigation, and representation to eligible persons whose disability related cases meet priorities set by our Board of Directors.

Information and referral.

Engaging people with disabilities in advocacy through education, information and training that builds self-advocacy skills, awareness, and understanding.

Policy advocacy, including analysis, monitoring, and recommend changes to state and federal legislation.

Provides assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, light housekeeping, laundry, meals, shopping, errands and transportation.

Offers outpatient mental health therapy and treatment that is centered on intervention. Services include individual, marital and family counseling. Treatment available for anxiety, depression, loss, teen issues, divorce, issues around blended families, abuse and neglect, and anger management.

Provides ongoing surveillance and control of significant infectious diseases.

School-based outreach and intensive services to help junior and high school students overcome challenges and stay in school.

Services include:

• Individual and group counseling
• Home visits with families
• In-school conflict mediations
• Building skills in areas of conflict resolution, anger management, impulse control, goal setting, and links to academic skills

Provides a mobile food pantry.