Mission Statement

To improve the health and wellbeing of the people and community we serve through the provision of nursing and social services.

What We Do

The Department offers a wide variety of services that address both Public Health and Social Service needs. Services can be accessed at Village Hall and the Community Connections Center. Bilingual English/ Spanish speaking staff are available at both locations.

Public Health Nursing services include:

• Office visits for consultations and education
• Screening clinics
• Community health education and prevention programs
• Community outreach nursing
• Medical lending closet assistance

Social Services are provided by department social workers.  Services fall under the following programs:

• Emergency Assistance Program
• Benefits Assistance
• General Social Services
• Police Social Services
• Senior Services
• Social Service Group programs

Senior recreation activities and programs are provided by the department throughout the week in the Farley Community Room. Services fall under the following:

• Health and Wellness Activities
• Social and Recreational Programs
• Informational and Educational Programs

For a full list and descriptions of available programs and activities, please visit the Senior Activities page.

Additional languages spoken by staff are German and Serbian.

Service Guide

Want all this information in one place? Download the Department's Service Guide in English and Spanish. 

Exciting Changes Ahead...

This year the Human Services Department completed a Needs Assessment and Transit Study to ensure we are meeting the needs of the community and to propose potential improvements. View the Needs Assessment results here. Based on the Needs Assessment results a new building was purchased to expand the Community Connections Center. Learn more here.

Transit Study
The Village partnered with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive assessment of village-wide transportation options. View the Transit Study results here.

For more information, please call (847)870-5680.