Fox Valley briefs
Violence counseling offered
The Community Crisis Center in Elgin provides domestic violence counseling services for northwestern Kane County. A licensed counselor is available to adult and adolescent females, and services are free. For information or an appointment, call (847) 697-2380.
Additions to health career program
Elgin Community College's Pathways to Health Careers Program has added four certificates to allow more students to enter the program, obtain grant funding to pay for their tuition, books and fees, and to attain skills quickly for employment in the health care field. The new study options include: a basic vocational specialist in clinical laboratory assisting and phlebotomy, vocational specialist in histotechnology and vocational specialist certificate in massage therapy. They join current associate degree offerings in clinical laboratory technology, physical therapy assisting, histotechnology and radiography, along with a vocational specialist certificate in dental assisting. For more information, call (847) 214-7956 or e-mail pathwaytohealthcareers@elgin.edu.
Used cell phones needed
The Central Kane County TRIAD is seeking donations of used cell phones for seniors. Donated phones should be in general working order and have chargers included. They will be made available for seniors to use to call 911 in the event of an emergency. Donations are being accepted in the lobbies of the St. Charles Police Department, 2 State Ave., and the Geneva Township Senior Center, 400 Wheeler Drive. For more information, call (630) 232-3602.