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Substance use

Lake County Substance Abuse Program

Waukegan, Illinois · Lake County

Summary

Lake County Substance Abuse Program, in Waukegan, Illinois, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment. Its listing names Medicaid and Medicare among the payments it accepts. Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov, retrieved 2026-11-11.

Official data

This page shows the facility’s listing in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. SAMHSA does not rate treatment quality, and we do not rank or recommend facilities. Services, payment and openings change: call before you go.

In an emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Substance use treatmentListed by SAMHSA as
YesAccepts Medicaid
YesAccepts Medicare
Not listedServices in Spanish
Young Adults, Adults, SeniorsAges

Quick answers

What is Lake County Substance Abuse Program?
Lake County Substance Abuse Program is a treatment facility in Waukegan, Illinois, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use.
Does Lake County Substance Abuse Program accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Does Lake County Substance Abuse Program accept Medicare?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
Does Lake County Substance Abuse Program offer services in Spanish?
Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
Where is Lake County Substance Abuse Program?
3004 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085, in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the phone number of Lake County Substance Abuse Program?
(847) 377-8120, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment
Service settingOutpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedYoung Adults; Adults; Seniors
Sex acceptedFemale; Male
Special programs or groupsAdult women; Adult men; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Language servicesSign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentBuprenorphine maintenance; Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program; Methadone maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Opioid medications used in treatmentMethadone used in Treatment; Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Alcohol use disorder treatmentThis facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External source of opioid medicinesIn-network prescribing entity
Treatment approachesAnger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Medicines (pharmacotherapies)Acamprosate (Campral®); Methadone; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Assessment and pre-treatmentComprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use
TestingBreathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; TB screening; Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Education and counseling servicesHIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary servicesCase management service; Social skills development
Recovery support servicesHousing services; Assistance with obtaining social services
Transitional servicesAftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education

About the facility

License, certification or accreditationState substance use treatment agency; Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP); The Joint Commission; Federally Qualified Health Center; SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP); Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Facility operationLocal, county, or community government
Smoking policySmoking not permitted
Vaping policyVaping not permitted

As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources

What to ask when you call

  • Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
  • Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
  • Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
  • Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
  • Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
  • Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
  • Can family members take part?

A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.

Other treatment centers nearby

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Nearest emergency rooms

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Contact details from the listing

Address3004 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Phone(847) 377‑8120
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)lakecountyil.gov
SAMHSA listingsSubstance use treatment
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Sources

  1. FindTreatment.gov: National Directory of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), retrieved 2026-11-11
  2. FindTreatment.gov API documentation — SAMHSA
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: frequently asked questions — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  5. U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (ZIP-to-county relationship file) — county of the ZIP code