Arden Shore Child and Family Services

Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Arden Shore Child and Family Services in Waukegan, Illinois, is a certified Community Mental Health Clinic. They are accredited by the Council on Accreditation and are certified by the Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.

The center accepts Medicaid and several other health insurances. They offer in person and virtual services via telemedicine. Services are provided in English and Spanish for all ages.

Treatment for Substance Use Disorder

The center provides outpatient treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Additional treatment is available for social skills training, domestic violence support, and transitional services.

Services are available by appointment Monday through Friday and they do have some weekend options available. If you are experiencing a crisis, you can visit the emergency room or contact the Lake County Crisis Care Program which operates around the clock.

Intact Family Preservation Services

Substance use often causes family issues such as separation and divorce. It can even cause children to be removed from the home. This center offers an Intact Family Preservation Services program that offers advocacy and support services focused on giving children an intact
and stable home life.

Foster care services are provided for children who will return home after the home is stabilized. The program’s goals are to help children and families with emotional and physical well-being. They do so by providing an environment that nurtures gifts and talents and offering specialty services for a diverse group of clients.