Social Services
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
