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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

Voice

847-360-1020

Primary Program Phone

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.