Independent Living Skills Instruction | INDEPENDENCE CENTER - Psychosocial Rehabilitation

2025 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

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

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

847-360-1020

Voice·

Primary Contact Number

Websitehttps://www.icwaukegan.org

Languages

Spanish

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

Fees

No fees. Clients must have Medicaid.

Service area

Lake County, IL

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

02/24/2026

Data provided by

Lake County 211

What's Here

Independent Living Skills Instruction

Providing organization

INDEPENDENCE CENTER

Nonprofit organization providing services for adults with mental illnesses.