Behavioral Health and Support Services

Summary: - The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD) is a government agency based in Waukegan, IL, offering comprehensive health services including behavioral health, preventative care, environmental health, maternal/child health, healthy living programs, primary care clinics, and school-based care. - Behavioral health is a core component of LCHD, with leadership roles such as Associate Director of Behavioral Health and programs integrated across clinics and prevention services. - LCHD emphasizes innovation in public health, quality improvement, and population health, with behavioral health services integrated into primary care and community programs. - The agency is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and the Joint Commission, signaling standardized quality and oversight. - Additional context: LCHD operates with ~254 employees, serves the Lake County region, and collaborates with various health systems and community partners to deliver behavioral health and related services.

Lake Behavioral Hospital is a private behavioral health treatment center in Waukegan, Illinois, offering inpatient and outpatient services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Key details: - Services: mental health treatment (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia), substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, medication management; inpatient and outpatient programs; walk-in availability and 24/7 no-cost mental health assessments. - Location: Headquartered in Waukegan, IL; three offices nationwide listed with HQ at 2615 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085. - Organization: Established 2018; 64 employees (recent growth); part of Hospitals and Health Care industry. - Contact: Main phone numbers include (855) 990-1900. - Notes: Focuses on rapid access to mental health care and community service through no-cost assessments.