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Vocational Rehabilitation | INDEPENDENCE CENTER - Vocational Services

2025 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

Adults (age 18 years and older) with a persistent mental illness with Medicaid

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
847-360-1020

Voice - Primary Contact Number

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Complete membership application online and call for appointment Documents Required: Photo identification Social Security card Medicaid card Referrals from other community agencies require current detailed psycho-social history, current psychiatric assessment, and signed release

Fees

No fee or copay, accepts Medicaid

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

Provides vocational case management for adults with persistent mental illness. Offers job readiness, placement, and retention services for supported employment. Note: Independence Center operates as a membership program. Membership requires that the individual has a persistent mental illness and Medicaid insurance to cover all fees. Members are encouraged to attend programs on a daily basis and contribute to the IC community.

Providing organization

INDEPENDENCE CENTER

Nonprofit organization providing services for adults with mental illnesses.