Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiatives | LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - A Way Out
Provides drug users a fast-track to substance abuse programs and services. If a client is in possession of any illegal or legal drugs, the representative will take them and destroy them appropriately. Criminal charges will not be sought against those seeking help. A representative will deliver a phone screening to the Lake County Health Department. Based on the evaluation, outpatient or inpatient treatment tracts will be recommended. Note: If you are unable to pay for treatment due to lack of insurance or financial resources, you will not be turned away from participation. Participant will be matched with an available treatment provider that accepts commercial insurance, Medicaid Plan, or who provides financial assistance. For assistance in Spanish visit: lakecountyopioidinitiative.godaddysites.com/a-way-out-en-espanol
Date of Last Formal Update
09/28/2023
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Location
25 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Voice
Website
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Application process
Walk in and inform reception you want to participate in A Way Out. For after hours, locate the call box on the wall and tell dispatch you want to participate in A Way Out. A program representative will be with you to take you through the next steps.
Eligibility
Must not have a warrant out for your arrest or are currently being charged with a crime in Lake County
Languages
Spanish
Agency info
LAKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Office that provides general police, reentry, and class services