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Independent Living Skills Instruction | INDEPENDENCE CENTER - Social Rehabilitation Program

Offers a social rehabilitation program for adults with mental illness. Focuses on improving the individuals ability to care for themselves and function independently. Provides case management, skill-building groups, individual exercises, and support in community settings. Supports overall wellness including nutrition, physical fitness, and addiction recovery. Seeks to improve the following: - Interpersonal communication - Health maintenance - Symptom regulation - Peer interactions - Self-regulating behavior - Problem solving skills - Self care and hygiene - Use of public transportation - Money management - Cooking Note: Independence Center operates as a membership program. Membership requires that the individual has a persistent mental illness and Medicaid insurance to cover all fees. Members are encouraged to attend programs on a daily basis and contribute to the IC community.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/13/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

2025 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Voice

847-360-1020

Primary Contact Number

Application process

Visit during program hours or call to schedule intake appointment. Application available online. Documents Required: - State issued ID - Social security card - Medicaid card

Fee

No fees. Clients must have Medicaid.

Eligibility

- Must be adults 18 years and older with ongoing and persistent mental illness - Must have Medicaid insurance

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Lake County, IL

Agency info

INDEPENDENCE CENTER

Nonprofit organization providing services for adults with mental illnesses.