Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing | INDEPENDENCE CENTER - Supported Housing
Offers supportive housing for adults with persistent mental illness. Provides 24-hour crisis response, on-site case management, and budget management assistance. Operates four housing units with space for 45 residents. 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 24/7 Administrative 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. Membership application and referral forms available online. Documents Required: - State issued ID - Social security card - Medicaid card - Referrals from other community agencies require a current, detailed psycho-social history, a current psychiatric assessment, and a signed release
Fee
No fees. Clients must have Medicaid.
Eligibility
Must meet the Independence Center Membership criteria: - Must be adults 18 years and older with a 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.