Free & Low-Cost Drug Rehabs in Waukegan, Illinois

Name	Address	Description	Treatment	Insurance
Independence Center	2025 Washington Street Waukegan, IL 60085		OutpatientDual Diagnosis	MedicaidMedicareFinancial AidFinancial AidTricarePrivatePayment+5
Alexian Brothers Health System The Harbor	826 North Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085		InpatientDual DiagnosisAftercareSober Living+2	MedicaidFinancial AidFinancial AidPayment+2
Renacer Latino	620 Washington Street Waukegan, IL 60085	Renacer Latino Inc. is in Waukegan, Illinois. They offer outpatient substance use treatment and co-occurring mental health services. The team of experienced addiction ... more details ›	OutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+1	Financial AidPayment
Nicasa Behavioral Health Services	1113 Greenwood Avenue Waukegan, IL 60087	Nicasa Behavioral Health Services in Waukegan, Illinois, is a social service agency that provides behavioral health supports to men and women. They also provide ... more details ›	OutpatientAftercareIntervention+1	MedicaidFinancial AidPrivatePayment+2
Nicasa Bridge House	3016 Grand Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085	Nicasa Bridge House in Waukegan, Illinois, is a nonprofit, accredited, community-based residential recovery halfway house for adults. This is one of several Nicasa ... more details ›	InpatientAftercareSober Living+1	MedicaidFinancial AidPrivatePayment+2
Lake County Outpatient Substance Abuse Program	3004 Grand Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085		DetoxOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercareSober Living+3	MedicaidMedicareFinancial AidFinancial AidPrivatePayment+4
Arden Shore Child and Family Services	329 North Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085		OutpatientDual Diagnosis	PrivatePayment
Haymarket Center Lake County	215 Water Street Waukegan, IL 60085		DetoxInpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercareSober LivingIntervention+5	MedicaidFinancial AidPrivatePayment+2
Mental Health Group Home	2410 Belvidere Road Waukegan, IL 60085		InpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercareSober Living+3	MedicaidMedicareFinancial AidFinancial AidFinancial AidPrivatePayment+5
JEM Treatment	2424 Washington Street Suite LL-110 Waukegan, IL 60085	JEM Treatment provides substance abuse services in Waukegan, Illinois. You’ll have a safe, supportive environment where you can concentrate on healing. The expert ... more details ›	DetoxOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+2	Payment
Alexian Brothers Health System The Harbor	826 North Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085		InpatientDual DiagnosisAftercareSober Living+2	MedicaidFinancial AidFinancial AidPayment+2
Independence Center	2025 Washington Street Waukegan, IL 60085		OutpatientDual Diagnosis	MedicaidMedicareFinancial AidFinancial AidTricarePrivatePayment+5
Gateway Foundation	222 South Greenleaf Street Suite 106 Gurnee, IL 60031	Gateway Foundation in Gurnee, Illinois, is a drug rehab facility that serves adults who are struggling with an addiction to drugs, alcohol or other substances. They ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+3	MedicaidFinancial AidFinancial AidTricarePrivatePayment+4
Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center	3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064	Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center is a drug and alcohol rehab located in North Chicago, IL. They provide residential addiction treatment, outpatient ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+3	MedicareFinancial AidTricarePrivatePayment+3
Alliance Institute Treatment of Chemical Dependency	501 West Peterson Road Suite 101 Libertyville, IL 60048		OutpatientDual Diagnosis	MedicaidMedicarePrivatePayment+2

Free Addiction Treatment Resources in Illinois

Community Resources & Nonprofits

14 resources

Arrowleaf

618-658-3079

Arrowleaf serves the residents of Southern Illinois with behavioral health treatment and community support services that include substance use prevention programs, the Angel Tree holiday program, multiple youth services, a food pantry and community closet, the PATH program for homelessness, a recovery-oriented system of care (ROSC), and a family advocacy center that focuses on family reunification and stability.

Arukah Institute

815-872-2943

The Arukah Institute, in Princeton, offers a non-clinical crisis walk-in center called The Living Room that provides peer support for those struggling with mental health or substance use. The Institute also supports those in recovery with emotional support, harm reduction supplies, recovery coaching, transportation services, recovery support group meetings, yoga, and wellness classes.

Thresholds

773-572-5500

Thresholds provides a wide range of services in Chicago, including crisis support, mental health and substance use treatment, employment training and placement services, youth and young adult programs, peer support, housing services, and assistance for veterans. If you’re in need in Chicago, consider reaching out to Thresholds for help.

Heritage Behavioral Health Center

217-570-0900

The Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Clinton provides multiple support services for the community. There are virtual wellness resources on the website such as guided breathing and visualization exercises, coloring pages and creativity resources, and links to live zoo and national park cams. Heritage also has the Oasis drop-in center that offers a safe environment for socialization, games, showers and hygiene, laundry, mail services, and connections to community resources. Heritage also has mental health and substance use treatment for people looking for those services.

Illinois 211

Illinois 211 connects state residents who call 211 with a wide variety of social services. Callers can get referrals to food and clothing, housing services, rent help, and utility assistance, employment support, healthcare, legal assistance, and mental health and substance use treatment. Whatever you need, Illinois 211 can help!

Illinois Harm Reduction

Harm reduction includes syringe programs, naloxone (Narcan) kits, overdose prevention training, and other services. Illinois Harm Reduction is committed to connecting Illinois residents with these services when needed. The website offers a map making it easy to find naloxone distribution and syringe services, and the group advocates for additional harm reduction measures in Illinois.

Prevention First

217-793-7353

Prevention First in Springfield is a non profit organization that seeks to promote healthy behaviors and prevent the abuse of drugs and alcohol in communities throughout Illinois. They seek to accomplish this through multidisciplinary education, training and community awareness programs.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Prevention and Response Program

217-333-0050

The Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Response Program at The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign is a campus wide program that seeks to educate students on the dangers of alcohol and substance use, with a focus on abuse prevention and encouraging healthy choices. Additionally, they provide counseling services and treatment referrals for students experiencing addiction.

Illinois College Counseling Program

217-245-3038

Illinois College offers free counseling services for active students. They have in person counseling as well as services provided by licensed mental health professionals contracted through Uwill, a teletherapy platform. Telehealth services are available 24/7. Counseling services include individual and couples therapy, crisis intervention and consultation and referrals.

University of Chicago: UChicago Student Wellness

773-702-3625

The University of Chicago Student Wellness office offers free mental health counseling to undergraduate and graduate students. They have 24/7 mental telehealth via their Therapist On Call phone line, as well as in person short-term therapy. The University of Chicago also has a Student Recovery Group for students looking for fellowship and support while in recovery or exploring sobriety.

Northwestern University: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

847-491-3741

Northwestern University Student Affairs offers students free mental health and wellness programs. These include their Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) program that offers counseling and workshops, as well as an Alcohol and Drug Screening program and a wide variety of on campus 12 step programs.

Equality Illinois

773-477-7173

Equality Illinois is the state's largest advocacy organization dedicated to the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Illinois. As a part of their statewide network they have several coalitions that support local communities by advocating for equal rights and by providing support on issues directly affecting the LGBTQ+ community.

RUSH: The Road Home Program

312-942-8387

The Road Home Program is dedicated to the wellness and mental health of active members of the military and reserve as well as veterans and family members, regardless of discharge status, They provide free individual and family therapy as well as a two week intensive outpatient program to help with mental health and other concerns.

American Indian Center (AIC) Chicago

773-275-5871

American Indian Center of Chicago provides cultural, social and educational services for members of the Native American and Alaska Native community in the Chicagoland area. Their mission is to uplift the Native community to ensure all are seen, heard and are able to thrive together.

Harm Reduction & Opioid Resources

4 resources

Chicago Recovery Alliance

(773) 367-3771

Chicago Recovery Alliance (CRA) provides free services that reduce drug related harm in Chicago. By offering Naloxone distribution, sterile injection supplies, overdose training, safer drug use education, harm reduction counseling, HIV and HCV counseling and testing, treatment referrals and distribution of safe sex supplies they work to make a difference in their communities.

Stop Overdose Illinois

Stop Overdose Illinois is an online program that provides unbiased and reliable information on alcohol and drug misuse and addiction. Their website, written by medical professionals, seeks to provide guidance on overdose and Narcan use and is a resource that provides facts about frequently abused substances.

Illinois Department of Public Health

217-782-4977

The Illinois Department of Public Health is a resource for residents and medical professionals in Illinois who seek information on opioid use disorder and harm reduction measures. Individuals can access their website to find information about prescription takeback events, prevention and harm reduction, treatment options, and more.

Metro East Pride

Metro East Pride’s mission is to celebrate diversity, encourage unity, promote equality and increase inclusion for all members of the LGBTQ+ community in Southwestern Illinois and the Metropolitan St. Louis region. They offer cultural and educational programs and work toward a future without discrimination.

Government Programs

8 resources

Lake County Health Department

847-377-8120

Residents of Lake County, Illinois, can get free naloxone (Narcan) kits by filling out the form on the county’s naloxone website. Each kit includes four doses of naloxone and instructions for use. Insurance also covers naloxone — you can get a prescription from your medical provider and visit your local pharmacy.

Illinois Department of Human Services Emergency & Transitional Housing

800-843-6154

For those who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness, the Illinois Department of Human Services Emergency & Transitional Housing program website provides a list of housing providers with vital services. Overnight shelters provide a place to sleep for less than 12 hours, along with meals and other services. Illinoisans can stay in a transitional shelter for up to two years, which includes food and supportive services. There are also vouchers for hotels when the shelters are full or not available.

Illinois Helpline

833-234-6343

The Illinois Helpline provides a way to call, text, or chat for support with opioid misuse. The website also has a finder tool allowing visitors to connect with naloxone (Narcan) distribution, syringe programs, DUI classes, recovery support programs, and various substance use treatment programs.

Illinois Healthcare and Family Services: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery

800-843-6154

The Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR), a department of the Illinois Department of Human Services, seeks to support residents and families affected by alcohol and substance use disorder by providing services such as the Drug Overdose Prevention Program, naloxone distribution and training, and a statewide telephone hotline for those at risk.

Live4Lali

224-297-4393

The Live4Lali Recovery Community Organization in Arlington Heights seeks to reduce the stigma around substance use by providing peer support, harm reduction supplies, information about how to navigate treatment, and more. Their mobile outreach program distributes safe use supplies, personal care items, fruit and snacks, wound care kits, and more.

Chez Veterans Center

217-300-3515

The Chez Veterans Center at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign offers services to student veterans or active reserve service members along with military family members. These include academic support, VA services, peer and professional mentoring, counseling, and more.

Illinois VA Medical Centers

800-273-8255

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs offers Substance Use Disorder treatment at a number of their Vet Centers and VA community based outpatient clinics in Illinois. For most veterans, alcohol and substance use disorder treatment is covered under their VA benefits free of charge. You can also get mental health treatment and help with social services.

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

800-437-9824

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs provides services for former members of the United States military. They have programs to assist with housing, education, employment, real estate and burial assistance. The goal is to empower veterans and their families the thrive in the state.

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