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.
Adult Day Services
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
Disability Housing Services
Lamb's Farm
NorthPointe Resources
Independence Center
Disability Support Services
Lake County Center for Independent Living
​Special Education District of Lake County
Elder Abuse and Neglect
In Lake County 
  • Catholic Charities:  847-546-5733
  • 911 (emergencies, weekends, after hours)
  • States Attorney Office:  847-377-3000
Statewide
  • 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.
Fall Prevention  
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
Home Services & Home Health Care
  • 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.
Medicare Home Health Compare.  Use this website to locate and compare local home health providers.
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. 
  • Click here to verify an active home services license.
  • Click here to verify an active home health license.
Home Modification/Repair Assistance
Family Service of Lake County Caregiver Resource Center
​Habitat for Humanity (under "Neighborhood Revitalization" and "Veterans Repair") 
Hospice
JourneyCare
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.
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
Respite (a break from caregiving)
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
Senior Housing
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)
Utility Assistance / Information
Citizen Utility Board
ComEd - Assistance Programs
Nicor Gas
North Shore Gas
Other
Illinois Department on Aging
Lake County Townships