Social Services
The following are some of the social service agencies we often find helpful in meeting the needs of residents. Also see www.FindHelpLakeCounty.org, an interactive website that allows you to search for the type of assistance you need.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION OF LAKE COUNTY
Increasing and preserving affordable housing opportunities throughout Lake County via high-integrity, high-impact services and partnerships that protect and empower consumers and communities.
1590 S. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 312,
Libertyville, IL 60048
847-263-7478 Fax: 847-263-9381
Providing professional assistance to adults seeking employment.
40 E. Old Mill Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-295-5626 Fax: 847-295-5430
Providing a variety of services for men, women, children, and families. Services include housing, emergency assistance, and an emergency shelter/motel voucher program.
671 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085
847-782-4000
DAISY'S RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
Providing individuals and their families opportunities and assistance to become self-sufficient through educational, vocational training, childcare services, and community development in order to achieve financial independence.
1919 Dr. Daisy M. Brooks Dr.,
North Chicago, IL 60064
847-473-4898
Fax: 847-473-4908
FAMILY SERVICE: PREVENTION, EDUCATION & COUNSELING
Delivering proven, high-quality counseling and education services to the family, regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds.
Headquarters: 777 Central Ave.,
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-432-4981
GLASA (GREAT LAKES ADAPTIVE SPORTS ASSOCIATION)
Providing inclusive recreational, fitness, and competitive sports activities for youth and adults who have a primary physical or visual impairment.
400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-283-0908 Fax: 847-283-0973
Providing medical, dental, and pharmaceutical programs to Lake County's low-income and medically underserved populations.
1800 Grand Ave.,
Waukegan, IL 60085
109 N. Seymour Ave.,
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-360-8800 Fax: 847-360-0485
"I HAVE A DREAM" NORTH CHICAGO
Empowering children to achieve higher education and fulfill their leadership potential by providing them with guaranteed tuition support and equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and habits they need to gain entry to higher education and succeed in college and beyond.
c/o North Chicago Community High School, 1717 17th St., North Chicago, IL 60064
Working to help chronically homeless individuals become financially responsible and lead them to a higher quality of life by providing them with housing, mentoring, and treatment partnerships.
3001 Green Bay Rd., Building 9,
Room 100, North Chicago, IL 60064
847-689-4290
LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT (CAP)
Providing a variety of assistance that includes rent, utilities, food, referrals, employment, placement assistance, Head Start Program (3- to 5-year-olds), and the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
106 S. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085
847-249-4330
LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT/COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Providing a variety of primary care services that include general/family medicine, pediatrics, family planning, and dental.
2400 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085
847-377-8400
LAKE FOREST - LAKE BLUFF SENIOR CENTER
Providing a welcoming environment for older adults by developing programs and services that foster independence, involvement, and continued personal growth.
100 E. Old Mill Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-234-2209
Dedicated to promoting healthy family relationships and preventing alcohol, tobacco, drug use, and other risky behavior by youth.
400 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
847-295-9075 Fax: 847-295-9076
Promoting self-sufficiency of homeless women and mothers with children in Lake County, Illinois.
745 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048
847-367-5360 Fax: 847-680-4094
Supporting 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
847-482-9189 Fax: 847-482-9193
Providing substance abuse prevention and treatment, and promoting healthy lifestyles through advocacy, training, and education programming.
Headquarters: 31979 N. Fish Lake Rd.,
Round Lake, IL 60073
847-546-6450 Fax: 847-546-6760
Providing reading tutoring for students in North Chicago elementary schools through professionally developed, cutting edge, research-based curriculum customized daily for each student.
736 N. Western Avenue, Suite 226,
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(815) 867-7476
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 help line: 847-249-4450 or 1-800-600-SAFE Office: 847-731-7165 TTY: 847-249-6557
SALVATION ARMY, WAUKEGAN CORPS
Providing rent, mortgage, utility, prescription, and clothing assistance.
850 S. Green Bay Rd.,
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-336-1880 Fax: 847-336-0323
Providing professional counseling and educations services to individuals and families. The center also integrates a person's faith into the healing process. A sliding fee scale is available.
588 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045
219 W. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048
Administrative offices: 690 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
Other office sites are available, including the Chicago Loop
847-446-6955
SOUTHEAST LAKE COUNTY FAITH IN ACTION VOLUNTEERS
Professionally trained and supervised volunteers helping older adults maintain their independence. Assistance is available to help with transportation, grocery shopping, respite care, friendly visits, and light household chores.
2789 Oak Street, Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-9411
UMMA CENTER (URBAN MUSLIM MINORITY ALLIANCE)
Empowering the lives of underprivileged individuals in Lake County by providing educational support and community resources.
221 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085
847-336-6136
info@ummacenters.org
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION - LAKE COUNTY
Providing life skills training for youth.
100 South US Highway 45,
Grayslake, IL 60030
847-223-8627 Fax: 847-223-9288
Helping low-income young adults complete their education, learn the necessary skills to become gainfully employed, and build a hopeful future for themselves and their families.
3001 N. Green Bay Rd., Building 1, 3rd Floor, North Chicago, IL 60064
847-473-3483 Fax: 847-473-1023
Serving women, children and their families with parent and child care provider services, free or low-cost preventive medical care, computer classes, and youth leadership and development programs with an emphasis on exposing teen girls to science, math, and technology.
2133 Belvidere Road,
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-662-4247 ext. 103 Fax: 847-662-4752
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
