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HUMAN
SERVICES...
about HUMAN SERVICES
The Human Services program
frequently requires the combined and coordinated efforts and resources of
various Health Services staff.
The Human Services program of the Health
Services Department is concerned with the general social needs of the
community and its citizens. The Human Services program frequently requires
the combined and coordinated efforts and resources of various Health
Services staff. The areas of responsibility of the Human Services
Coordinator are as follows:
Housing
Assistance is provided to residents and transients with emergency
housing and shelter needs. Information and referrals are available
regarding agencies which provide housing services. For information on
affordable housing, see Planning Department.
Emergency Financial Assistance
With funds from the Village
of Arlington Heights, Salvation Army, Arlington Heights Clergy Fellowship
Association and others, financial assistance is provided to residents with
emergency financial needs such as a rent and utility payments, food
vouchers, prescriptions etc. Donations from residents who wish to assist our
less fortunate residents are gratefully accepted and very much needed. Call
847.368.5792 for more information.
CLICK HERE for the
Emergency Financial Assistance brochure.
Counseling
Counseling assistance is
provided to residents either by direct provision of services or by referring
residents to community agencies. The latter usually occurs when the area of
need is beyond the expertise of the Department or the problem requires
extended length of treatment.
Information and Referral
This service is provided to
all people requesting help to address social needs for themselves or their
family members.
Senior Citizen Refuse Discount
Applications are processed
for requests for 50% discounts.
Employment Assistance
Residents are referred to
appropriate job centers for training and placement when necessary. Referrals
are also made to employers requesting assistance in obtaining applicants for
their businesses.
Day Care
Assistance is provided to
residents in obtaining day care, either through Village funded programs
(Child and Infant Day Care, and the CAP Program) or through other child day
care providers in the area.
Public Awareness
Education is provided to
various community organizations and church groups as to the social needs of
the community and sensitizes them to the need to cooperate with all
interested and concerned parties.
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