Family Services

Contact Information:
Mary McGavin, Chief Operating Officer
mmcgavin@gacsprograms.org
815-729-0930, ext. 1231

Ines Kutlesa, Chief Executive Officer
ikutlesa@gacsprograms.org
815-729-0930 ext. 1430

Guardian Angel’s mission is to provide diverse services that inspire people to improve the quality of their lives in their greatest time of need. We offer comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault services through Groundwork, Suzy’s Caring Place, and our Sexual Assault Services Center. We also operate Foster Care, a Partner Abuse Intervention Program, and the Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.

Contact Information:
Alex Zapien, Supervisor:
supervisor@lockporttownship.com
815-838-0380
Clerk:
erin@lockporttownship.com
Assessor:
maryann@lockporttowship.com
815-838-1031

Providing numerous programs for Seniors, Veterans, and residents of all ages. Provides shingles shots, early voting, diaper distribution network, notary services, medical closet, etc. The Township prides itself in adapting to the current needs of the residents of Lockport Township.

Contact Information:
Michelle Eckmayer
Pflag.hgl@gmail.com
Pflag.org
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PFLAG meets the last Tuesday of every month at Cross of Glory, where we support, celebrate, educate & advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, their families and friends,. PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued and affirmed, inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Contact Information:
kburke@willcountyhealth.org
815-774-7489
708-205-5782

The Will County Executive Office of Substance Use Initiatives supports the prevention, harm reduction and recovery services for the citizens of Will County affected by the opioid epidemic.

Contact Information:
Carolyn Wahlskog, LCSW
carolyn.wahlskog@youth-outlook.org

Youth Outlook celebrated, empowers, advocates for and provides services to meet the ever evolving needs of LGBTQ+ youth and their families, friends and communities. Drop-In Centers provide a space for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe, supported & celebrated. The Joliet/Lockport Drop-in Center meets every Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 pm and serves youth ages 12-20.
Questions about Professional Development, Resource Fairs, Community Engagement or Volunteering, please contact carolyn.wahlskog@youth-outlook.org

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center and our MDT partners are the front-line responders to reports of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, sexual exploitation, child pornography, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, ages 3-17, in Will County, Illinois.