Agency Information
CAU Community Alternatives Unlimited
This is a waiting list for adult and home-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Must be updated yearly. Call to be assigned a caseworker to assist with the process.
Investigate Guardianship & Alternatives
When individuals reach adulthood at age 18, they may need the assistance of another trusted person to help them make important legal, financial, and medical decisions. The law presumes that the child possesses the capacity to make any and all decisions regarding their person and their finances. There are different types of guardianship (Limited, Full “Plenary”, Guardianship of Person, and Guardianship of the Estate). Guardianship can be obtained with our without an attorney.
800 772-1213
Have social security number at hand to begin the application process. They will send you forms to complete and schedule a personal interview. Do this before you apply for Medicaid.
Medicaid Benefits
Illinois Department of Human Services
847 336-5212
If you receive SSI benefits you are eligible for Medicaid benefits, but you must complete an application to receive benefits. Receive application at the local DHS office.
Lake County Center for Independent Living
847 949-4440
Services include: Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Home Services, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Personal Assistant, Employment Readiness.
Special Recreation Services of
Northern Lake County (SRSNLC)
847 356-6011
SRSNLC provides recreational programs and services for individuals with special needs for the residents of Lindenhurst, Round Lake Area, Waukegan and Zion Park Districts.
Ride Lake County West Project-Dial-a-Ride
Antioch township- 847 395-3378
Lake Villa Township 847 356-2116
Takes riders to Metra Stations, CLC, Gurnee Mills , and work destination M-F
Apply for ADA Paratransit Services (PACE bus routes, Metra Trains)
312 663-4357 application
312 836-7000 reduced fare disability application.
Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS)
Assist people with disabilities in preparing for, finding, and maintaining employment.. A DRS counselor will hold intake interviews to determine eligibility junior or senior year.
Register for the Military
Selective Service continues to register only men, ages 18 through 25.
(847) 948-7001
Choose from a wide variety of social, recreational and educational enrichment programs available seven days a week for people of all abilities – from teens to seniors. Programs cover a broad spectrum of interests and budgets to fit each individual’s needs.
Center for Independent Futures
847.328.2044
Mission is to: form innovative partnerships to create product and service models that give individuals with disabilities and their families the skills and opportunities to realize a full life.
