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Welcome to the Township of Lyons
As of November 28, 2011, The Township of Lyons Assessor Barbara M. Weyrick's office has been moved back to The Township Hall at 6404 Joliet Rd, Countryside. Our phone number is 708-482-8300 and Fax 708-482-1056. Office hours will remain the same: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30, Saturday and evenings by appointment only.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to stop by, call or email.
COMMUNITY NURSE HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Community Nurse service area now includes the communities of Summit, Justice, Bridgeview and citizens within Lyons Township in Hickory Hills. Uninsured and low-income children and adult residents of these communities will be able to register for the services at Community Nurse and the Community Healthcare Network of the Western Suburb, which includes assignment to a primary medical home (either Community Nurse or the Family Medicine Center at Adventist LaGrange Medical Hospital ALMH), access to a network of local specialist who wiill see these patients at no charge, diagnostics and hospital services at ALMH, a discounted pharmacy program, and access to behavioral health services through Pillars, if needed. Adult dental services will not be available for newly enrolled adults until 2013. Enrollment Department 708-579-5415 or 708-617-9324. Residents can contact the General Assistance office at 708-482-8300 X232, 223 for an application.
ACCESS TO CARE APPROVING WAITING LIST
Access to Care, a United Way program sponsored by the Cook County Suburban Primary Health Care Council, provides for low cost visits to an Access to Care doctor and low cost prescription drugs prescribed by that doctor. Eligibility is based on income. The Township of Lyons is an intake site for Access to Care. Residents can make an appointment to register for this program. As of January, 2012, Access to Care has received funding from Cook County and is starting to approve applicants who were on their waiting list. Access to Care hopes to have the waiting list completed by March 2012 and to start approving new applicants. You can go to their website for further information www.accesstocare.org. Residents can contact the General Assistance office at 708-482-8300 X232, 223 for an application.
COAST2COAST RX PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD-
Allows all Township residents, regardless of income, age, or health status to participate in the program and save on the cost of their medications. Even pets and other people living outside the Township are able to take part in the program. The Rx card will be available for residents at participating pharmacies, governmental offices, libraries and the Township General Assistance office. You can also print the Rx card, check your prescription prices and view the nearest participating locations at www.coast2coastrx.com.
THE COAST2COAST RX CARD IS NOT INSURANCE AND NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE INSURANCE.
RECYCLE YOUR OLD ELECTRONICS
Saturday,May 19, 2012 9 am to 12:00 Noon Lyons Township High School South Campus 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd., Western Springs. Computers, TVs, VCRs,DVD Players and Recorders, Toasters, Fax Machines, Scanners, Desktop Printers, Keyboards and more! Visit the Living Green Festival for fun and information on additional environmental services and products near you. Green Living will be open until 1 PM. Sponsored by the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Visit them at www.wscci.org or call at 708-387-7550.
