Located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) offers a comprehensive range of health services to residents. Established in 1956, the department has expanded to support 52 distinct programs with a budget of approximately $70 million, employing around 1,000 professionals dedicated to promoting health, preventing illness, and protecting the environment.
The LCHD/CHC provides both personal and community health services, including behavioral health support for individuals facing emotional challenges, mental illness, or substance use disorders. Treatment options encompass individual and group therapy, case management, housing counseling, psychiatric medication, and skill-building methods.
For physical health needs, the department operates several Community Health Centers across Lake County, such as the Belvidere Medical Building in Waukegan, Grand Avenue Health Center in Waukegan, Libertyville Health Center in Libertyville, and Midlakes Health Center in Round Lake Beach. These centers offer a broad spectrum of services to individuals and families unable to access private medical care.
To enhance patient engagement, the LCHD/CHC offers a Patient Portal, providing 24/7 access to health information, communication with providers, test results, prescription refills, and billing statements.
The department’s mission is to promote the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County, striving toward a vision of “Healthy Choices. Healthier People. Healthiest Communities.”
