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Health, Equipment Resources and Transportation

Health, Equipment Resources and Transportation

**Laremont and SEDOL do not endorse or recommend providers. This list of medical providers has been compiled as a resource for families.
 

All Kids (HFS)
The All Kids program offers many Illinois children comprehensive healthcare that includes doctors, visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and medical devices like eyeglasses and asthma inhalers. Some families pay monthly premiums for the coverage, but rates for middle-income families are significantly lower than they are on the private market.

Lake Behavioral Hospital
Lake Behavioral Hospital has a very clear goal: to help people live healthier lives. Since a mental health crisis can severely impact everyday life, we help our patients and families regain their balance.

Lake County Health Department
The Lake County Health Department offers resources such as clinics and doctors in the area, as well as provides important health information.

Shirley Ryan Abilitylab Medical Lending Closet Directory

UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago Medical Equipment Program
Through UCP Seguin’s Durable Medical Equipment program, people with temporary or permanent disabilities can secure durable medical equipment free of charge. Ramp Up - Ramp Up provides ramps and interior modifications that make homes accessible to everyone who lives there. Without help, many children with disabilities could be marginalized or even institutionalized. But with Ramp Up these children are on the move, growing toward a future as independent adults.

Erie Healthcare - Waukegan
Our mission motivated by the belief that healthcare is a human right, we provide high quality, affordable care to support healthier people, families and communities. Services in English & Spanish

Great Lakes Loan Closets
A referral resource for lending programs.

North Shore Family Services
We are a practice offering counseling for children, teens, parents, adults, couples, and families. 

Youth and Family Counseling
Counseling center located in Libertyville, IL. This agency serves individuals of all ages, including family counseling and couples counseling. 

Josselyn Center
Comprehensive mental health center without barriers.  Located in Northfield, Waukegan, Highland Park, Highwood, and expanding to Grayslake.

Keeping Families Covered
Diaper Bank, Lake County, IL
Mobile diaper pantry that supplies diapers for children up to age 3, and pull ups for children up to age 4.  They also provide period/menstrual supplies for families who cannot afford them.  Online registration is required before families can start receiving supplies. 

Riddick's Lending Garage
Riddick's Ride Foundation's Lending Garage, where we offer families of individuals with complex medical needs the opportunity to borrow durable medical equipment as well as medical supplies FREE of charge. Facebook link to sign up

Team Up with Families/Katy’s Closet
Katy’s Kloset is a non-profit medical equipment lending library that loans out and accepts donations of good, used, and durable medical equipment for children and adults.

UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)
4302 N. Main Street, Room 106
Rockford, IL 61103-1209
(815) 987-7571
DSCC assists Illinois families and children with special healthcare needs through family centered care coordination.  This may include helping you get a diagnosis and learn more about your child’s condition. Later, you might need help arranging special medical care, working with your child’s doctors and teachers, or making the most of your insurance plan. 

Rush University Children’s Hospital - Rush Rett Multidisciplinary Clinic

Pediatric Dental Associates
Pediatric Dentist, multiple locations. 

Brite Lift Inc
Private pay transportation service including wheelchair accessible

Tootl Transport - Special Needs Chicago
Wheelchair accessible transportation 

A & J Mobility - used wheelchair vans 

Mobility Works
Accessible vehicles, new and used for sale

211 Lake County
211 is an easy to remember, 24-hour information and referral helpline. It’s designed to reduce time and frustration by acting as a central access point to the health and human services in Lake County.  Speak to a live person when you call in English or Spanish.  The 211 team will also interpret to more than 150 other languages. Text your zip code to 898211, or website for information on resources in Lake or Kenosha, WI counties. 

Illinois Assistive Technology Program
IATP provides free information and assistance on assistive technology and other related disability and aging topics.

The Trike Project
Contact email: thetrikeproject@gmail.com. Jennifer Burke, jburke@matthiasacademy.org, (630)881-6432

Ride Lake County

PACE Dial A Ride Services

PACE - On Demand
Provides weekday On Demand service to the Round Lake area roughly bounded on the north by Monaville Road and Fox Lake, on the west by IL 12, and on the south by Big Hollow Road, Long Lake Road, and Round Lake Road. Includes scheduled stops at the College of Lake County.

Sight for Students - VSP Eyes for HOpe
Provides gift certificates to students who meet income requirements for assistance with obtaining eye exams and corrective lenses if needed. Contact your school nurse or social worker for additional information.

Diaper Fact Sheet - ARC OF IL

Medical Lending Closet - Vernon Township
Townships (Ela, Wauconda, Vernon, Fremont, and Avon) have medical equipment loan programs

Community Partners for Affordable Housing 
CPAH is a local agency that can help families with many things in regards to housing/rental needs. They can assist with making modifications to the home (income limits may apply), and they can also help families to apply for grants to assist with home repairs. They also have information regarding local housing, foreclosure prevention services, and information for first time home buyers.