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Misc Programs

 

Miscellaneous services and assistance

Contact the agencies directly for program qualifications


988 Lifeline
Mental Health and Crisis Line
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=145089

988+1 - Veteran's Crisis Line
Mental Health and Crisis Line for Veterans Only
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

American Legion
Emergency Assistance for Members
https://www.legion.org/get-involved/community-programs/national-emergency-fund/request-assistance

Antioch Area Healthcare Alliance
Help Applying for Medicaid/Marketplace Insurance
847-395-2809
https://www.aahaa4health.org/services

CAP Lake County
Utility Assistance through the LIHEAP program
224-412-8945
www.caplakecounty.org

CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic
847-543-2172
https://www.clcillinois.edu/community/dental-hygiene-clinic

Digital Navigator
Free Technology Training
847-377-3442
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4930/Digital-Growth-Initiative

Healthwell Foundation
Financial Assistance with Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs
800-675-8416
https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/

HELP NOW!
Crisis Advocacy Nationwide
855-427-4737
https://helpnowadvocacy.org/get-help/

IDHS
Crisis Assistance Program & Emergency Shelter Program
847-263-7778
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=98150

Illinois Warm Line
For those with mental health and/or substance use challenges
866-359-7953
Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. except holidays
https://helplineil.org/app/home

Knights of Columbus
General Assistance Fund - Emergency Assistance
815-935 2262 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D8WKZtezu7XyTA140JCFeXG1R6Lr0jEk/view

Lake County Job Center
Employment Services
847-377-3450
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/169/Job-Seekers

Lake County WIOA
Free College & Career Training
8947-543-2085
https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs-and-classes/wioa-programs

Lifeline
Discount on Cell / Internet
1-800-234-9473
https://www.lifelinesupport.org/

Lions Club Social Services
Hearing Aids and Eyeglasses
815-756-5633.
https://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/social-services/

Love INC's Connection Center
Referral Network to Partner Churches
847.782.8630
https://loveinclakecounty.org/contact-us/

Mano A Mano
TANDA Emergency Fund
847- 201-1521
https://mamfrc.org/TANDA/

MAT
Search for Medical Subsidy Programs by Diagnosis or Prescription:
https://medicineassistancetool.org/

Mother's Trust
Emergency Assistance (referral required)
847-482-9189
https://motherstrustfoundation.org/our-work/#service-request-process

Nerd HQ
Database of Free Therapy and Mental Health Services
https://nerdhq.org/resources/

Noah's Rest
Pet Placement Services for Victims of DV
847-764-6624
https://www.noahsrest.org/

Northshore Gas
Low Income Discount Program
https://www.northshoregasdelivery.com/payment-bill/low-income-discount-program

Northwest Compass Helping Hands
Limited Housing Financial Assistance
847-392-2344
https://northwestcompass.org/how-we-help/housing/

Nicor Gas Sharing Program
Utility Assistance for Current Customers
https://www.nicorgas.com/residential/billingandpaymentoptions/bill-payment-assistance/sharing-program.html

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Prescription Discount Referrals
https://www.helpingpatients.org/

PC's for People
No or Low-Cost PC's/Laptops for Low Income Persons
404-369-7040
https://www.pcsforpeople.org/locations/illinois/

PAN Foundation
Assistance with Out-of-Pocket Prescription Costs
https://www.panfoundation.org/how-to-find-financial-assistance-for-your-prescription-medications/

Rebuilding Together
Home Repairs for Seniors & Low-Income Persons
312-201-1188
https://www.rebuildingtogether-chi.com/

SAFE2HELP
Anonymous Mental Health Services for 18 & under
844-472-3345
https://safe2helpil.com/

Saint Joseph's of Libertyville Bed Program
Beds for Lake County Families
847-362-2073
https://stjoseph-libertyville.org/beds

Saint Vincent de Paul of Lake County
Food, Clothing, Emergency Assistance
https://stvincentdepaulchicago.org/

Salvation Army Waukegan
Assistance and Utility Programs
847-336-1880
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/il/waukegan/south-green-bay-road-corps/

Willow Creek CARS Ministry
Low or No-Cost Car Repair, Transportation Services
224-512-2600
https://www.willowcreekcarecenter.org/services/transportation/

Willow Creek Dental & Vision Clinic
Low or No-Cost Dental or Vision Care
https://www.willowcreekcarecenter.org/services/dental-and-vision-clinic/

ZB Lind Memorial Dental Clinic
Low or No-Cost Dental Care
847-872-9227
https://zbchildrensservice.com/