Lake County

Local offices in Lake County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · County office

  Lake County WIC

  2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and health care referrals.Apply online
  Call 847-377-8420DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Lake County

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  • Local help and referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211 to find help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211lake.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Lake County Housing Authority

  33928 North Route 45, Grayslake, IL 60030

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceEligible households can apply for public housing and housing choice vouchers when waiting lists are open.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 847-223-1170DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyha.org

• Public health · County office

  Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center

  3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Public health and health careGet health care, immunizations, and help with health and community services.
  Call 847-377-8000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Lake County Health Department Behavioral Health Services

  3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careResidents can get counseling and other mental health services for emotional and substance use concerns.
  Call 847-377-8180DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  William D. Block Memorial Law Library and Center for Self-Representation

  18 N County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Court forms and legal research resourcesPeople representing themselves can use court forms, legal research resources, and procedural information.
  Call 847-377-2800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Crisis Care Program

  3002 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • 24-hour mental health crisis supportPeople in a mental health crisis can get phone or walk-in crisis support and short-term respite care.
  Call 847-377-8088DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeGuide

  1910 S Highland Avenue, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148

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  • Aging services information and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can find information about local services and support programs.
  Call 630-293-5990DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ageguide.org

• Veterans · County office

  Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission

  1790 Nations Drive, Suite 221, Gurnee, IL 60031

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and emergency assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help with benefits claims, job coaching, and emergency financial aid.
  Call 847-377-3344DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Lake County Emergency Management Agency

  656 W Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationResidents can get information to prepare for disasters and community emergencies.
  Call 847-377-7100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Job Center of Lake County

  1 N Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, training, and career services.
  Call 847-377-3450DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Waukegan

  617 S Green Bay Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Driver and identification servicesResidents can apply for or renew an Illinois driver’s license or state identification card at this facility.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov

Lake County, Illinois website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lake County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Lake County

• Antioch
• Bannockburn
• Beach Park
• Buffalo Grove
• Deer Park
• Deerfield
• Fox Lake
• Grayslake
• Green Oaks
• Gurnee
• Hainesville
• Hawthorn Woods
• Highland Park
• Highwood
• Indian Creeknot checked yet
• Kildeer
• Lake Barrington
• Lake Bluff
• Lake Forest
• Lake Villa
• Lake Zurich
• Lakemoor
• Libertyville
• Lincolnshire
• Lindenhurst
• Long Grove
• Mettawanot checked yet
• Mundelein
• North Barrington
• North Chicago
• Old Mill Creeknot checked yet
• Park City
• Riverwoods
• Round Lake
• Round Lake Beach
• Round Lake Heights
• Round Lake Park
• Third Lake
• Tower Lakes
• Vernon Hills
• Volo
• Wadsworth
• Wauconda
• Waukegan
• Winthrop Harbor
• Zion

Illinois programs by kind of help

These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026