Waukegan - The Josselyn Center

Summary: The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD) in Waukegan, IL, is a government agency providing comprehensive behavioral health services as part of its multidisciplinary public health offerings. Key capabilities include behavioral health and prevention services, primary care clinics, health education, and community-based programs. LCHD is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Joint Commission, underscoring its commitment to quality behavioral health care integrated with environmental health, maternal/child health, and other public health functions. The agency operates with about 254 employees, serves under government administration, and maintains its main site at lakecountyil.gov/health.

Lake Behavioral Hospital is a private mental health treatment center in Waukegan, Illinois, offering inpatient and outpatient services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. It provides treatment for depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance use, with crisis support and no-cost 24/7 mental health assessments. The facility operates three offices in the United States, led from its Waukegan HQ at 2615 Washington St. Founded in 2018, it focuses on behavioral health, addiction treatment, medication management, and crisis stabilization. Contact options include multiple toll-free numbers and its website.