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
Website
https://www.icwaukegan.org
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.