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Help in Waukegan
33 service locations · 12 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Maggie's Place
Child care and early childhood education
1605 N Berwick Blvd, Waukegan
Head Start early childhood program — 18 funded slots; operated by YWCA Metropolitan Chicago.
OHU Waukegan Busy Bee
Child care and early childhood education
2115 S Ernie Krueger Cir, Waukegan · 847-245-6800
Head Start early childhood program — 52 funded slots; operated by Start Early.
One Hope United - Busy Bee
Child care and early childhood education
2115 S Emie Krueger, Waukegan
Head Start early childhood program — 33 funded slots; operated by YWCA Metropolitan Chicago.
Start Early - Early Learning Waukegan
Child care and early childhood education
1411 S White Oak Dr, Waukegan · 312-922-3863
Head Start early childhood program — 32 funded slots; operated by Start Early.
Financial assistance
Utility assistance
2424 Washington St., Suite 207, Waukegan · 847-249-4330
LIHEAP intake office serving Lake County
Utility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFamily and youth
850 South Green Bay Road, Waukegan · 847-336-1880
Salvation Army community center
Food assistance
Clearview Elem School
Meal program
1700 Delaware Rd, Waukegan · (224) 303-1600
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Waukegan CUSD 60.
Edith M Smith Middle School
Meal program
930 New York St, Waukegan · (224) 303-2760
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Waukegan CUSD 60.
Glen Flora Elem School
Meal program
1110 Chestnut St, Waukegan · (224) 303-1800
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Waukegan CUSD 60.
John R Lewis Middle School
Meal program
600 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan · (224) 303-2560
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Waukegan CUSD 60.
Learn John And Kathy Schreiber Charter School
Meal program
1200 W Glen Flora Ave, Waukegan · (847) 377-0690
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LEARN Charter Schools.
The Bluffs Of South Sheridan
Meal program
577 S Genesee St, Waukegan · (847) 625-4616
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Washington Elem School
Meal program
110 S Orchard Ave, Waukegan · (224) 303-2220
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Waukegan CUSD 60.
Waukegan High School
Meal program
1011 Washington St, Waukegan · (224) 303-3000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Waukegan CUSD 60.
Health care
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2400 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan · 847-377-8400
Erie Waukegan Health Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2323 Grand Ave, Waukegan · 312-666-3494
Community health centersliding-scale fees
3010 Grand Ave, Waukegan · 847-377-8180
Outpatient Substance Abuse Program
Community health centersliding-scale fees
3004 Grand Ave, Waukegan · 847-377-8120
Housing and shelter
Housing Authority Of The City Of Waukegan
Housing assistance
1707 N McAree Rd, Waukegan · 847-244-8500
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
Legal aid
Waukegan office
Legal aid services
325 Washington Street #100, Waukegan
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Substance use and recovery
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
3002 Grand Avenue, Waukegan · 847-377-8200
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan · 847-377-8180
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan · 847-377-8950
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults.
Substance use treatment facility
2424 Washington Street, Waukegan · 847-336-7733
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
204 North Genesee Street, Waukegan · 847-441-5600
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
2615 Washington Street, Waukegan · 847-603-3800
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan · 847-377-8686
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan · 847-377-4650
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
3004 Grand Avenue, Waukegan · 847-377-8120
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facility
3016 Grand Avenue, Waukegan · 847-662-4124
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
1113 Greenwood Avenue, Waukegan · 847-244-4434
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
218 North County Street, Waukegan · 847-336-7302
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
Substance use treatment facilityEmergency shelter
431 South Genesee Street, Waukegan · 847-662-7730
Salvation Army adult rehabilitation center
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
Starting Over
Mon 12:00 · in-person · Waukegan First United Methodist Church (enter thru Parking Lot)OpenJust for TodayStep studyWheelchair accessible
New Life Group
Mon 19:30 · in-person · Alano Club of WaukeganOpenWheelchair accessible
Courage To Change
Tue 12:00 · in-person · Waukegan First United Methodist ChurchOpenDiscussionWheelchair accessible
New Awaken
Tue 18:00 · in-person · 1st North Shore Church of Christ
A Spiritual Awakening
Wed 19:00 · in-person · First Baptist ChurchDiscussion
Pioneer Group
Thu 19:30 · in-person · The Waukegan AlanoClosedWheelchair accessible
Just For Today
Fri 18:00 · in-person · 1st North Shore Church of ChristClosedJust for Today
Sun Rise Group (Online)
Sat 08:00 · hybrid · 1st Baptist Church ( enter around back on Sheridan Rd)OpenDiscussion
The Last Stop
Sat 18:00 · in-person · Black Lives Matter Lake County Resource CenterClosed
Keep It Simple
Sun 18:30 · in-person · First Baptist ChurchClosed
Keep it Simple Group
Sun 18:30 · in-person · First Baptist ChurchJust for TodayStep study
Keep it Simple
Sun 19:30 · in-person · First Baptist Church of/Primera Iglesia Bautista
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