Health and Human Services
If this is an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Top Resources
- 211 Lake County Assistance – 211 offers confidential assistance and connections to a huge variety of services. You may also connect to 211 Lake County by dialing 211 or by texting your zip code to 898211
- The Vernon Hills Police Department also offers crisis intervention options through staff social workers and access to programs.
- Lake County Referral GPS – offers free, confidential links to health services, including psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, counselors and more. (ReferralGPS.com)
- National Suicide & Crisis Prevention Lifeline - Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
Additional Resources
- Vernon Township – South of Route 60
- Libertyville Township – North of Route 60
- Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Lake County
- Local Food Pantries
- Sue's Food Pantry
- Utility Bill Assistance
- www.IllinoisHousingHelp.org
- Lake County Foreclosure Information
- Federal Trade Commission: Choosing a Credit Counselor
- Illinois Department on Aging
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
- Lake County Health Department
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (cdc.gov)
- Medicare (medicare.gov)
- Social Security Administration (ssa.gov)
- Local Health Care Providers/Pharmacies
- The Living Room Wellness Center
- National Institute of Health Suicide Crisis Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988)
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Resources (800-662-4357)
- Illinois Helpline - HelpLineIL.org (call 833-234-6343 or text "HELP" to 833234)
- Rehabs.org – Alcohol/Drug rehab service locator
- Addictions.com – Directory and information
- Rehab.com – Advertising-supported resource
- Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County
- Midwest Veterans Closet
- Additional Veterans Resources
*This list is provided as a suggestion of resources. With all information, please verify sources as the Village cannot be responsible for the content of other organizations' websites, or the efficacy or reliability of any of the providers. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please reach out and call 911 right away. There are always people ready to help.