Local Resources
This page was updated 01.18.2021.
Local Resources
If you're looking for Lake County resources to meet your interests and needs, please check out the agencies/area services listed on this page. If you can't find what you're looking for or have any questions, please contact us. We'll be continually expanding the website, adding state, national, and international resources as well as links to webinars and online learning modules.
For general information and referrals in Lake County, visit Find Help Lake County.
NOTE: Click on blue text to access internal links, websites, or PDF files.
For general information and referrals in Lake County, visit Find Help Lake County.
NOTE: Click on blue text to access internal links, websites, or PDF files.
Adult Day Services
ExtraCare... for families living with Alzheimer's
The Weinberg Community Adult Day Center
ExtraCare... for families living with Alzheimer's
The Weinberg Community Adult Day Center
Caregiver Support Services (including Support Groups)
Alzheimer's Association: Greater Illinois Chapter
Antioch Caregiver Support Group
Barrington Area Council on Aging
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (for caregivers of Veterans)
ExtraCare... for families living with Alzheimer's (Adult Day Program)
Family Service of Lake County
Waukegan Township Memory Cafe
Weinberg Community Center
Zion-Benton Community Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer's Association: Greater Illinois Chapter
Antioch Caregiver Support Group
Barrington Area Council on Aging
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (for caregivers of Veterans)
ExtraCare... for families living with Alzheimer's (Adult Day Program)
Family Service of Lake County
Waukegan Township Memory Cafe
Weinberg Community Center
Zion-Benton Community Caregiver Support Group
Disability Support Services
Lake County Center for Independent Living
Special Education District of Lake County
Lake County Center for Independent Living
Special Education District of Lake County
Elder Abuse and Neglect
In Lake County
In Lake County
- Catholic Charities: 847-546-5733
- 911 (emergencies, weekends, after hours)
- States Attorney Office: 847-377-3000
- Adult Protective Services (age 60 or older or a person with disabilities age 18-59): 1-866-800-1409, 1-888-206-1327 (TTY)
- For residents who live in nursing facilities: 1-800-252-4343.
- For residents who live in Supportive Living Facilities (SLFs): 1-800-226-0768
Equipment/Donation/Borrowing
Township & Community Senior Centers. Providers of transportation AND other senior services.
Township & Community Senior Centers. Providers of transportation AND other senior services.
Fall Prevention
Area Agency on Aging Northeastern Illinois. See "Matter of Balance" at bottom of page.
Area Agency on Aging Northeastern Illinois. See "Matter of Balance" at bottom of page.
Food Programs
Meals on Wheels: (847) 546-5733
Senior Dining Programs
Top Box Foods
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Meals on Wheels: (847) 546-5733
Senior Dining Programs
Top Box Foods
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Home Services & Home Health Care
Senior Services Coalition of Lake County Member Directory. Use this website to local senior and caregiver service agencies and organizations in Lake County, IL
NOTE: You should request Illinois Department of Health licensing number from potential providers UPDATED 11/19/2020.
- Home Services agencies provide personal non-medical services such as cleaning, cooking, bathing, grooming, and toileting. These services are NOT covered by traditional Medicare though they may be covered by Medicare Advantage and/or state programs.
- Home Health agencies provide skilled nursing, therapy, medical supplies, and medical social services to your home. If you are a Medicare recipient, qualified services are covered.
Senior Services Coalition of Lake County Member Directory. Use this website to local senior and caregiver service agencies and organizations in Lake County, IL
NOTE: You should request Illinois Department of Health licensing number from potential providers UPDATED 11/19/2020.
Home Modification/Repair Assistance
Family Service of Lake County Caregiver Resource Center
Habitat for Humanity (under "Neighborhood Revitalization" and "Veterans Repair")
Family Service of Lake County Caregiver Resource Center
Habitat for Humanity (under "Neighborhood Revitalization" and "Veterans Repair")
Legal Services
Equip for Equality
Illinois Chapter of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (services for seniors and people with special needs)
Illinois Lawyer Finder via the Illinois Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Prairie State Legal Services
Equip for Equality
Illinois Chapter of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (services for seniors and people with special needs)
Illinois Lawyer Finder via the Illinois Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Prairie State Legal Services
Long-term Care
Medicare Nursing Home Compare. Use this website to locate and compare local nursing home/rehab providers.
Medicare Nursing Home Compare. Use this website to locate and compare local nursing home/rehab providers.
Mental/Behavioral Health Services
Family Service of Lake County
In-Home Counseling for Seniors
Lake County Health Department
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Lake County
NICASA
Youth & Family Counseling
Family Service of Lake County
In-Home Counseling for Seniors
Lake County Health Department
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Lake County
NICASA
Youth & Family Counseling
Respite (a break from caregiving)
Family Service of Lake County
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Family Service of Lake County
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Senior Services
AAHAA (Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance)
Barrington Area Council on Aging
Catholic Charities
Family Service of Lake County
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Senior Service Coalition of Lake County
Township-Community Senior Centers
AAHAA (Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance)
Barrington Area Council on Aging
Catholic Charities
Family Service of Lake County
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
Senior Service Coalition of Lake County
Township-Community Senior Centers
Senior Housing
Affordable Housing Complexes
Assisted Living and Sheltered Care Housing
Supportive Living Communities
Affordable Housing Complexes
Assisted Living and Sheltered Care Housing
Supportive Living Communities
Transportation
Catholic Charities: 1-847-740-6734
Dial-a-Ride (also note expanded services through the Northwest Demonstration Project)
ElderCARE of Lake County
Lake County Paratransit (door-to-door for people with disabilities)
Metra
Metra - Senior Citizen/Disability Fares (Scroll down page to "Fares"; select "Reduced")
PACE Fixed Route Services
PACE RideShare
Special Needs Chicago (wheelchair accessible transportation)
Catholic Charities: 1-847-740-6734
Dial-a-Ride (also note expanded services through the Northwest Demonstration Project)
ElderCARE of Lake County
Lake County Paratransit (door-to-door for people with disabilities)
Metra
Metra - Senior Citizen/Disability Fares (Scroll down page to "Fares"; select "Reduced")
PACE Fixed Route Services
PACE RideShare
Special Needs Chicago (wheelchair accessible transportation)
Utility Assistance / Information
Citizen Utility Board
ComEd - Assistance Programs
Nicor Gas
North Shore Gas
Citizen Utility Board
ComEd - Assistance Programs
Nicor Gas
North Shore Gas