Resident Services
Resident Services
Fremont Township is committed to serving the public by providing the finest community services possible with respect, efficiency, and integrity.
A wide variety of services are available to Fremont Township residents and are listed below.
You can also find specialized lists of services for
If you have questions or need more information, please contact:
Nancy Lech
Caseworker
22385 W. Illinois Route 60
Mundelein, IL 60060
caseworker@fremonttownship.com
847.223.2847
847.223.2858 (FAX)
This class is designed for drivers age 55 and over. Topics include: How to drive defensively, deal with agressive drivers, and how to adjust to vision and hearing loss.
Donors provide groceries or grocery store gift cards to make a Holiday meal or purchase gifts for less fortunate township residents. The township will give the donor gift ideas and sizes to make shopping easier. Gift cards are always welcome. Please call if you would like to donate or if you would like to be a recipient.
Serenity House
1103 W Park Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-367-9709
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Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so that patients can receive the life-saving treatments they need. If you or your loved one needs a ride to treatment, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 to be matched with a volunteer, or search online for programs in your area. Click here for more information.
This park is located on Peterson Road ½ mile east of Route 60. Amenities include baseball, football, soccer, and lacrosse fields as well as three pickleball courts. The park also has a walking trail with fitness stations and a playground.
Benefit Access is a program available through the Illinois Department of Aging for seniors and disabled. This program may help with a license plate discount. If you qualify for this program, you are eligible for a RTA / METRA Free Ride Pass. You have to apply online for this program. Our staff will assist with filling out the application by appointment only. For more information, please visit the program's webpage.
For an eligibility screening, please call IBCCP Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 847-377-8430. The program is located at the Health Department/Community Health Center’s main facility at 3010 Grand Avenue in Waukegan. Free breast and cervical cancer screenings are offered to eligible Lake County women through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP), located at the Health Department and Community Health Center. Through IBCCP, women can receive, at no charge to them, the following services: A complete medical exam, a clinical breast exam and Pap test, referral for a free mammogram at a local hospital, ongoing yearly exams and medical follow-up are also provided. Uninsured or Under-Insured Lake County women who are 40 years of age or older, who are uninsured or underinsured, and whose family income does not exceed 250% of federal poverty guidelines, are eligible. Women 35 years of age or older are eligible for cervical screening services only.
Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00am – 1:00pm
Chapel Care Center
The Chapel – Grayslake
25270 W. Hwy 60
Grayslake, Illinois
Eligibility/How to Apply?
IDHS - CCAP Family Eligibility Guidelines
To qualify for the program an applicant must:
- Live in Illinois
- Be employed and/or going to an eligible educational activity (High school, trade school, undergraduate college...)
- Have children younger than 13 that need care while you are working or going to school
- Children with documented special needs may be eligible up to the age of 19
- Have family income below allowable limits (see http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=118832 by family size
More Information https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=104995
Comprehensive Child Advocacy for Child Victims of Abuse-The Children's Advocacy Center's goal is to investigate and help successfully prosecute offenders of child abuse without causing further trauma to the child victim. The Advocacy Center is dedicated to approaching victims of child abuse in a sensitive, respectful manner. A child victim is defined as anyone from birth to eighteen years of age. The Center will provide services to individuals beyond age eighteen when special circumstances (i.e. developmental disability) require special handling of a victim. They are located at 123 North O'Plaine RoadGurnee, IL 60031(847) 377-3155.
Com Ed customers have opportunities to reduce energy usage with a FREE energy assessment that includes free and discounted products for your home. Com Ed has partnered with your natural gas utility to bring electric and natural gas savings to you. Homeowners, call 1-630 929-2231 to schedule your assessment. More information
The Township's Administration Center has a community room which can be used for scouting groups, clubs, homeowner's association meetings, and community events at no charge.
Through the Health Department's Crisis Care Program, counselors are available 24 hours a day to speak with you by phone. The number is: 847-377-8088. You do not have to give your name when you call. They can help guide you through difficult times, manage stress, anxiety and depression, and cope with longer-term difficulties. A respite service is also offered where people stay for one to two weeks while recovering from their crisis. For more information, visit the program's web page.
CLC (College of Lake County) Dental Hygiene Clinic at 111 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085. For appointments, call (847) 543-2172. Walk-in screenings will be accepted when student availability exists. Screening Appointments are FREE! All patients start with a screening appointment, where dental health needs are assessed and further dental services are scheduled. Receive these Dental Hygiene Services for just $15: Teeth cleanings, X-rays, fluoride application, pit and fissure sealants, examination for other dental needs. They also offer teeth whitening for $125. Click here for more information
Fremont Township is a member of the Diaper Bank Partnership of Lake County. This service can provide 30 diapers per month (adult and child) to residents in need. Call 847 223-2847 to inquire. If you are not a Fremont Township resident, but in need of diapers, go to https://www.keepingfamiliescovered.org/get-help to sign up and learn how to pick up diapers.
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This first step to escaping domestic violence is often a phone call.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence can find help by calling the 24-hour hotline at 847-221-5680. The caller speaks with a WINGS representative, who assesses the needs of the victim. If the victim needs immediate safe housing and there is space at one of WINGS Safe Houses, the representative connects the caller with an intake coordinator.
Catholic Charities is the reporting agency. They can be reached at 847 546-5733 More Information
Fremont Township sends an email newsletter with local information, programs and emergencies. To sign up Click here
Emergency Assistance is an annual assistance program that helps residents alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or to assist in self-sufficiency. Some circumstances may include eviction or past due rent or mortgage, utility disconnection, or prescription assistance. Applicant must be a township resident and meet the guidelines set forth by the Township Supervisor.
Fellowship Housing offers two years of transitional housing and financial literacy
training, focusing on accountability and a path to independence.
Fremont Township operates a food pantry which assists township residents who are experiencing financial difficulty or on a fixed income with non-perishable food products. You must be a township resident to receive items. The food pantry is open during normal business hours but the recipient should call to schedule a pickup time. We accept donations of non-perishable food items, paper products, cleaning supplies, toiletries, grocery store gift cards, and cash.
The Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County provides in-depth assessment of your situation and, where appropriate, intervenes with the lender to help you apply for a loan workout. Grants may be available to help you catch up with mortgage payments. Mediation is facilitated by a neutral court-appointed mediator, mediation brings lenders and homeowners together to negotiate a resolution acceptable for all parties. All legal proceedings will be on hold while you participate in mediation. 847 263-7478 More info at www.ahclc.org
If you’ve been served with a foreclosure notice on your home, are unable to communicate with your lender and are concerned about fighting for your home in court, the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit's mortgage foreclosure mediation program may help. Watch this video as Judge Mitchell L. Hoffman of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit as he explains this free program to help homeowners learn options available to them as well as get assistance to fill out the necessary paperwork.
General Assistance is a monthly assistance program that assists with living expenses and may include medical assistance. Applicant must be a township resident and meet the guidelines set forth by The Township Officials of Illinois.
Fremont Township accepts donations of fresh produce to distribute to our less fortunate residents. Donations can be dropped off at the township office during normal business hours.
Applications to receive a permanent or temporary handicapped parking placard are available at the township office.
The Homebound State ID program is a service program for older adults, bedridden individuals and people with disabilities who are unable to leave their homes to obtain a state ID card from a Secretary of State facility. The card may be used for identification purposes in the same way as a standard driver’s license is used for identification.
Certain documents are required to obtain the card. Once an applicant submits the information via our web form below, we will determine eligibility and the documents required to complete the transaction. For assistance to help determine if you or your loved one qualifies for this service, call 312-814-3121.
PADS Day Resource Center is the point of entry for persons experiencing homelessness. Upon falling into homelessness, individuals and families visit PADS to be assessed and receive the assistance they need. Click here for more information.
Allendale’s Shelter & Transitional Adolescent Resources (STAR) Program offers emergency shelter and housing for locked-out and homeless youth and young adults up to age 23. Serving homeless youth brings our founder Edward Bradley’s vision for Allendale full circle with an opportunity to provide a safe place to re-group and create plans for a better future for themselves.
The Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County is a HUD-certified nonprofit organization that provides education, counseling and financial assistance to help homebuyers in Lake County.
- Classes- Learn how to navigate the complex process of buying and maintaining your home
- Down Payment Assistance- Forgivable grants of up to 5% of the purchase price
- Homes Available- Affordable, newly rehabbed homes are available in move-in condition
- Financial Counseling- Personalized guidance and individual action plans to help you overcome barriers to homeownership
847 263-7478 and for more info: www.ahclc.org
The Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County provides financial counseling, down payment assistance of forgivable grants of up to 5% of the purchase price (maximum assistance $10,300) to purchase a home anywhere in Lake County. They also have forgivable grants of up to $40,000 to make necessary repairs and improvements to systems and structures, from the roof to the foundation and everything in between. They have an accessibility grant of up to $17,000 in forgivable grants to make homes accessible for seniors and persons with disabilities. Additionally they have an amortized loan of up to $10,000 in loans (3%interest) to make any other kind of improvements. 847 263-7478.
There is a new application to apply for Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps) and Cash Assistance. Find it online at www.abe.illinois.gov. We have paper applications available in English and Spanish at our office and will fax it for you.
This park is located on Route 83, a ½ mile past the intersection where Routes 83 & 60 split in Mundelein. This park has a ballfield with lights for night games. Currently, it is being used by the Mundelein Baseball & Softball Association. The Ivanhoe Community Club donated this park.
This prescription card is for individuals without any prescription coverage or for medicine that your current plan will not cover. It is available to any Lake County resident and free of charge. For more information, please visit the http://easydrugcard.com/lake-county-rx-card/
Fremont Township partners with Wauconda Township. Please call 847 526-2631 for wheelchairs, walkers, hi-rise toilet seats, etc. They are located at 505 W Bonner in Wauconda.
Provides a safe comfortable, inviting environment where skilled Certified Recovery Support Specialists (CRSS) provide crisis intervention referrals and other needed services for guests experiencing a crisis. More Information
Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis? Lake County has a Mobile Response Team to help!
Call (847) 377-8088.
The Mobile Response Program supports people wherever they are, whenever they need it. A trained Mobile Response Team consisting of a Mental Health Clinician and an Engagement Specialist will be dispatched to individuals who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
LIHEAP is an annual assistance program that helps with the high cost of winter heating. You must meet the income guidelines.
The township has contracted with Clarke Mosquito Control to provide mosquito control and abatement.
Supports social service providers by offering assistance that cannot be obtained elsewhere to children in need in Lake County, Illinois. 400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045 You must be referred by Fremont Township.
Offers clothing, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies at no cost to community members who are in need. Visitors to the closet may also find books and toys depending on the type of donations received prior to the opening. More Information
By providing registrants with safe, comfortable, affordable units in dispersed housing environments, NewDay has significantly reduced the recidivism of its tenants while providing registrants with the opportunity to live productive lives rather than repeat past mistakes.
In addition, NewDay saves working American taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars annually by avoiding exorbitant prison costs and instead, asking registrants to pay their fair share in rent & related expenses.
This program provides energy assistance for NICOR customers only. You must meet the income guidelines and did not receive a LIHEAP grant in the same fiscal year. Please call Nancy Lech @ 847.223.2847 for additional information and to schedule an appointment or visit Nicor Gas Sharing Program.
We will notarize your documents free of charge.
All township residents may register for the Mundelein Baseball & Softball Association program without paying out-of-district fees. This is due to a Community Partnership between the Little League and the township. For more information, call Kevin McKay at 847.949.0510.
Does your passport need to be renewed? Click here for the paperwork.
- Is submitted with your application
- Is undamaged (other than normal "wear and tear")
- Was issued when you were age 16 or older
- Was issued within the last 15 years
- Was issued in your current name (or you can document your name change with an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order)
Services are offered at 300 N Seymour Ave, #C (847) 949-4443. Provides pregnancy tests, formula, diapers, clothing and baby items.
Download the prescription drug card for savings.
A free resources available to anyone in the state of Illinois, is the Illinois Tobacco Quitline (ITQL). The ITQL provides one-on-one telephone counseling and offers services on evenings and weekends. Spanish speaking staff are on site and interpretation services are available for over 250 languages. The ITQL counselors will provide individualized treatment and resources for each caller, and schedule follow up sessions according to their quit plan. The ITQL also offers free patches, gum, and lozenges to those who are eligible. For more information on the ITQL or to find out if you are eligible for free NRT call 1-866-QUIT-YES or visit www.quityes.org. Additional resources to quit smoking include www.smokefree.gov and This is Quitting, a text based vaping cessation program for youth and young adults that need support to quit e-cigarettes. Teens and young adults can join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709.
For additional information on quitting tobacco, the effects of smoking, or any of the resources provided above contact the Tobacco Free Lake County program at 847-377-8090 or tflc@lakecountyil.gov.
Shoes, eyeglasses, American Flags, yarn, blankets, towels and sheets can be recycled at our office. Outside our main door is a bin for shoes and a bin for blankets, towels and sheets (for animal shelters). The bin for eyeglasses in located in our lobby. We also have a textile bin for clothing, purses and belts.
Applications are available to receive a Senior / Disabled Reduced Fare RTA/METRA Pass. You must be 65 years of age or disabled and bring in an Illinois State I.D. or Drivers License. If disabled, there is a section on the application for the physician to fill out or if you are receiving Social Security Disability, you need to bring in your Notice of Award letter. We will take your picture free of charge. It normally takes 3 weeks to receive your pass. The Free Ride Pass is for Benefit Access recipients only. Schedules are available at the township. For more information, please visit the RTA Reduced Fare Program webpage.
“Are You Okay?” is a personal wellness check we make by telephone to the homebound - living alone residents, at a pre-determined time each day. You may contact the Records Section via email or at 847-377-4200 and register by completing the packet:
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/37709/RUOK-Registration-Packet-PDF?bidId=
While retaining custody of their children, parents facing a temporary crisis can arrange for their children to stay with a trustworthy family while they address the issues that led to their situation. (773) 653-2200.
Providing shelter, court advocacy, referrals, and comprehensive counseling programs for victims of domestic violence - women and children who have been physically, verbally, or emotionally abused. Location undisclosed (northeastern Illinois)
24-hour helpline: 847-249-4450 or 1-800-600-SAFE | Office: 847-731-7165 | TTY: 847-249-6557
Fremont Township receives donations of school supplies in the Summer/Fall to provide low-income students with the supplies needed for school.
Fremont Township has contracted with American Taxi to provide ½ fare taxi coupons for Seniors and Disabled Residents. The goal of this program is to provide transportation to areas that our Dial-A Ride buses do not service. Coupon books are purchased at the Township Office for $15.00 and are worth $30.00. Please visit the program's webpage for important details.
Donors provide groceries or grocery store gift cards to make a Thanksgiving meal for less fortunate township residents. We have seniors and families to provide for. Please call if you would like to donate or if you would like to be a recipient.
SHARE-THE-WARMTH is an annual assistance program from North Shore Gas that helps with the high cost of winter heating. This program is for North Shore Gas and People’s Energy Customers who have an arrearage of at least $200.00. Please call 847.223.2847 for income guidelines and additional information.
If you have a problem that we cannot assist with, we can refer you to the appropriate agency. Please call us at 847-223-2847 or stop by our office.
Individuals who struggle with substance abuse are able to get directed quickly to treatment through a pilot program launched by the Lake County Opioid Initiative called “A Way Out. The program is being offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at participating police departments across Lake County.
Individuals who possess narcotics or paraphernalia, enter a participating police department and tell an officer they are requesting help will avoid criminal charges as long as the participant seeks assistance.
“A Way Out” is a Lake County, Illinois Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion pilot program, designed to fast-track users to substance abuse programs and services. This program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at participating police departments.
Text-A-Tip is a 24/7 anonymous text-communication system for youth needing immediate mental health assistance for themselves or a friend. Members of the community can send a text message to a dedicated number and receive an immediate response from a licensed clinician while remaining completely anonymous. The anonymity makes it a comfortable place for students to share information and provides a safe outlet for voicing concerns about themselves and others. Click here for more information.
Township maps are available to view or download free of charge. Click here for other jurisdictional maps.
The Eddie Washington Center accepts men who have a sincere desire and motivation to change their lifestyle. Eligibility for the program is determined after an application is submitted, followed up by an interview with a case manager and documentation of their homelessness. Basic entry requirements include;
- 18 years old or older
- Drug and alcohol-free
- Have at least 90 days of clean time and employable
Other eligibility requirements are, they must present a negative TB test, proof of being fully vaccinated or a current negative Covid-19 test. Applicant cannot have a sexual office on their record, and they cannot be a recipient of SSI or SSDI Benefits. Call 847-244-0805 for information or to initiate the intake process.
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Unemployment insurance is a state-operated insurance program designed to partially replace lost wages when you are out of work. To file online or to get more information, please visit the State of Illinois -Unemployment Insurance web page.
Please visit our Voter Registration web page.
Fremont Township's waste hauling services are provided by Groot Industries, Inc. You can contact Groot by calling (847) 693-2700.
Please call us at 847-223-2847 to find out how to obtain a kit or stop by our office.
Donations of new and used winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, snow pants, and boots are accepted at our office.
Providing 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling services, and advocacy support for victims (and their loved ones) of sexual assault, abuse, and rape.
4275 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031
24-Hour Hotline: 847-872-7799 | TTY: 847-244-1367 | Fax: 847-244-6380 | Office: 847-244-1187