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Offers to help children in grades 4-12 develop knowledge and skills. Services include learning about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

Library services and resources, including computers and internet access.

Provides police and dispatch services responsible for emergency assessment and response. 

Provides consultation in economical and sustainable production systems, demonstrations, outreach, and marketing alternatives. Farmers in the network raise corn and soybeans, hay, livestock large and small, horticultural crops from fruits and vegetables to cut flowers and herbs, and more. Members have conventional and organic systems; employ diverse management practices; run operations of all sizes; and come from a range of backgrounds. These farmers come together, however, because they believe in nature as the model for agriculture and they are committed to moving their operations toward sustainability. 

Provides comprehensive insurance counseling for Medicare or Medicaid eligible beneficiaries and their caregivers who may be new to or have questions about Medicare and Medicaid. Can also provide information and guidance to those who need assistance with claims and appeals, choosing appropriate health insurance coverage, subsidies or Medicaid to help afford Medicare premiums and copay costs.

Provides a youth development and drop-in center which offers sound recording studio ,visual arts studio, gallery, drama, art workshops, support groups, youth volunteer opportunities, after school programs.

Emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.

Provides a utility assistance program to households who do not qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) but are in need of help with their utility bills.

Provides self-sufficiency advocates to work with foster care alumni ages 18 – 21 to move toward stability and self-sufficiency in six key areas: education, employment, housing, health, life skills, and relationships.

Offers free distribution of men's, women's, and children's clothing. Can visit monthly.

Provides housing assistance to low income residents through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Provides assistance with state taxes for individuals and businesses through the Taxpayer Services area, which answers general and technical tax questions. Services may also offer access to state tax forms. These forms are available for reference or download through maintained archives and online resources. 

Administers the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (with regard to employment), familial status (with regard to real estate transactions), age, marital status, physical or mental disability, military service, and unfavorable military discharge. The website includes forms, instructions, and links to numerous other related websites as well as detailed information on how the discrimination charge process works.

Also maintains a helpline for assistance specifically with sexual harassment and discrimination.

Provides therapists and medical providers offering mental and behavioral health services to children, teens, and adults. Therapists work one-on-one with clients to evaluate and address issues such as depression, addiction, generalized anxiety disorder, or other behavioral disorders through counseling sessions. Nurse practitioners and psychiatrists can prescribe and monitor medications and provide therapy.

Provides before and after school activities in a supervised setting. Daily activities offered are gym activities, science, arts and crafts, outdoor play time, and homework tutoring.

Offers to protect the health and welfare of residents through the identification of potential communicable disease problems and to control the spread of infectious disease within the county. Offers investigation and follow up on communicable diseases, and an immunization program. 

Crisis team (Engagement Specialist and Crisis Counselor) provide mobile crisis response including on-site counseling, mental health evaluation, and assess the need for psychiatric hospitalization.