2•1•1 Lake County

A variety of resources offered through a partnership of the County of Lake and United Way include everything from housing and utilities help to crisis intervention and disaster information. All these are easily searched online, or you can dial 211 or text 898211.
    

Career Resource Center

Providing professional assistance to adults seeking employment.

40 E. Old Mill Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: 847-295-5626
Fax: 847-295-5430
careerresourcecenter.org
    

CAP of Lake County

Community Action Partnership (CAP) assists low-income families reach self-sufficiency through emergency assistance for families in crisis needing immediate aid, case management, prevention services, and scholarships.

2424 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
224-412-8945
caplakecounty.org

Community Partners for Affordable Housing

Increasing and preserving affordable housing opportunities throughout Lake County via high-integrity, high-impact services and partnerships that protect and empower consumers and communities.

847-263-7478
800 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
       and
400 Central Avenue, Suite 111
Highland Park, IL 60035
cpahousing.org
    

Concrete Rose Learning Center

Concrete Rose Learning Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization partnered with the Illinois State Board of Education to provide FREE preschool services for children and families.

244 E Center Ave.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
crlcenter.org
    

CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic

Cleanings: $15.00 for individuals.

Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 11:30am and 1:00pm-4:30pm

847-543-2172
111 N. Genesee St.
Waukegan, IL
Clinic Website

Creations Salon & Spa

​at College of Lake County

Located just inside of the main entrance of the Lake County Tech Campus.

See website for full list of services that range anywhere from $10 hair cuts to $15 gel manicures.

847-543-6175
19525 W. Washington St.
Grayslake, IL
techcampus.org/creations
    

Dickinson Hall of the

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
website
    

Erie Healthreach

Erie Healthreach Waukegan Health Center provides medical, dental, and pharmaceutical programs to Lake County's low-income and medically underserved populations.

​847-666-3494
2323 Grand Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085
eriefamilyhealth.org

Family Service of Lake County

Delivering proven, high-quality counseling and education services to the family, regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds. Specialized services include professional counseling and support for seniors and their caregivers.

847-432-4981
777 Central Ave.
Highland Park, IL 60035
famservice.org
    

GLASA

GLASA, the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Assn., provides 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
Phone: 847-283-0908
Fax: 847-283-0973
glasa.org
    

Lake County Health Department &

​Community Health Center

Providing a variety of primary care services that include general/family medicine, pediatrics, family planning, and dental.

3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
​847-377-8000
website

Lake County Haven

Empowering homeless women and their children to achieve permanent, independent living.

847-680-1703
PO Box 127
​Libertyville, IL 60048
​Fax: 312-800-7487
lakecountyhaven.org
    

Maristella

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
maristella.co
    

Midwest Veterans Closet

Providing free clothing, household items, furniture, food pantry, and employment assistance to veterans.

2323 Green Bay Road
​North Chicago, IL 60064
847-354-2108
midwestveteranscloset.org


Mothers Trust

Foundation 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
motherstrustfoundation.org
    

PADS Lake County

Providing immediate, critical services to individuals and families that are experiencing homelessness in Lake County.

1800 Grand Ave.
Waukegan, IL  60085
847-689-4357
padslakecounty.org
    

Prairie State Legal Services

Offering free legal services for low-income persons and those 60 and over who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them.

325 W. Washington St.
Suite 100
​Waukegan, IL 60085
847-662-6925
pslegal.org

A Safe Place

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
asafeplaceforhelp.org
    

Salvation Army - Waukegan Corps

Providing rent, mortgage, utility, prescription, and clothing assistance, as well as offering a 24/7 food pantry with meals served daily from the location at 431 S. Genesee St., Waukegan.

Additionally, in 2024, the Waukegan Salvation Army launched a monthly "Paper Pantry" that provides Lake County families with items like cleaning supplies, toiletries, vitamins, etc. Supplies are limited, so please register here immediately.

850 S. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan, IL 60085
​847-336-1880
Fax: 847-336-0323
centralusa.salvationarmy.org/waukegan
    

Samara Care Counseling

Providing professional counseling and educational 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
Administrative offices: 690 Oak Street,
Winnetka, IL 60093

Other office sites are available, including Wilmette, Evanston, Winnetka, and the Chicago Loop.

847-446-6955
samaracarecounseling.org

SE Lake County Faith in Action

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.

1510 Old Deerfield Road #205,
​Highland Park, IL 60035
847-721-8414
info@fiahelp.org
fiahelp.org
    

UMMA Center

Urban Muslim Minority Alliance is committed to empowering the lives of underprivileged individuals in Lake County by providing educational support and community resources, including free GED classes, tutoring, food pantry, clothing, and employment assistance.

221 Washington St., Waukegan, IL 60085
847-336-6136
info@ummacenters.org
www.ummacenters.org
    

Youth & Family Counseling

Offering caring, confidential, personalized counseling services for adults of all ages, children/teens, couples, and families, on a sliding fee scale.

1113 S. Milwaukee Ave., #104, Libertyville, IL 60048
(there's also a Gurnee location)
847-367-5991
www.counselingforall.org

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center

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
​Office: 847-244-1187
Fax: 847-244-6380
zcenter.org