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Provides comprehensive hospice services that include arranging for medical equipment, supplies and medications, managing pain and symptoms, spiritual care, respite care, family conferences and bereavement support. 

Provides engineering and design of County roadway projects, including local resurfacing and bridge replacement. The division is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the County Secondary Road System, including ditch cleaning, roadway surface repairs, bridge and culvert repairs, and snow removal.

Provides a number of services for children's health and safety. Services include childhood immunizations to VFC (vaccines for children) eligible at no cost, consultations and assistance to childcare programs (centers and homes) to promote health and safety in learning environments and assist families in ensuring they have the correct car seat, is positioned properly, and facing the appropriate direction. 

Offers to work with surrounding communities and businesses to develop procedures and preparations in the case of an emergency or disaster. Services include testing of sirens every month, ensure safety in case of a nuclear disaster, notify the public in case of a severe weather alert, and working with companies in the local area that deal with hazardous materials. 

Provides a holistic education program for students in an alternative setting. Integrated curriculum includes partnerships with the families, the home school, social service agencies, and educational communities to help students find pathways to academic, occupational, and personal success.

Provides violence prevention programs to help youth in the community. Services include activities that assist youth in making positive decisions in their lives and promote safer communities. The program often partners with area schools to provide presentations, educational curriculum, and resources to prevent bullying, dating violence, suicide, physical aggression, and delinquency among youth.

Crisis/emergency services for victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking.

Services include case management, shelter referral and placement, protection order applications, legal/court advocacy, and initial financial assistance during an emergency (based on availability of funding - might include legal fees, rent/utility assistance, diapers, lock changes, food, etc.).

Housing assistance includes emergency and long term options in a addition to assistance with food, clothing, education, employment, counseling, medical and dental care-with or without insurance, legal assistance to citizens and immigrants.

Aquatic programs are offered at nearly all area pools that offer instructional programs; the Red Cross serves as a coordinator and can provide information about which programs are available at each pool; programs include: Learn to Swim, Infant and Preschool Aquatic Programs, Lifeguard Training, and Water Safety Instructor.

Provides free legal advice, brief service and representation to low-income people on areas such as: consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, disability benefits, employment/unemployment, public benefits, clearing a criminal history and educational rights.

After contacting one of the hotlines, cases may be referred to Legal Aid local offices for extended representation.

Private Attorney Involvement Program links clients to attorneys in their local area for free legal services in family law matters.

Taxpayer clinics educate low-income taxpayers about their tax rights and responsibilities and how to file for low-income tax credit.

Homeless Assistance Project (Douglas and Lancaster Counties) provides assistance with family law, child support modification, bankruptcy, license revocation, and disability claims.

Migrant Worker program provides civil legal services to migrant farm workers.

Housing counseling assists people who are homeless by making referrals and assessing their legal needs. Assists renters who are having problems getting things fixed, need help with landlord issues, or are facing eviction; work with HUD issues; assist home buyers or home owners with questions, etc.

Assists in the following areas, in addition to the programs already noted: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Utility Shutoffs, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Family Law (including Divorce, Custody/Visitation, Child Support, Domestic Abuse).

Provides services to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children to age five years. Services include: Nutrition education, Food assistance, Breastfeeding education and support, Health/nutrition screenings, and Referrals to medical, social and community services.

Provides clothing and shoes to those in need within the Macon County communities. May be able to provide different types of clothing such as children's clothing, work, winter, or school clothing depending on availability.

Offers a variety of opportunities to socialize virtually and in-person. Includes activities such as bingo, card games, holiday parties, crafts, and bus trips to ball games, theatre events, and other special outings. Also works with professional organizations/individuals who give presentations on a variety of topics of interest to older adults. 

Provides events focused on maintaining the health of older adults. Programs and activities include exercise programs, fall awareness presentations, flu shots, medication management, and a wide range of screenings including those for blood pressure, hearing and sight, mental health, and counseling.