Drug Use Disorder Referrals | LAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - A Way Out
Lake County Sheriff's Office, 25 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Eligibility
Must not have a warrant out for arrest or currently being charged with a crime in Lake County
Hours
Services available 24/7
Daytime Walk-In Hours (designated locations only)
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
After-Hours
Assistance available by phone, or by visiting any Lake County Sheriff's Office
847-549-5200
Voice·
"A Way Out" Program Phone
Languages
Spanish
Application process
During daytime service hours individuals must call the program phone, or visit one of the following designated locations only:
- Fox Lake American Legion Post 703 (Marine Unit)
- Lake County Sheriff's Office Highway Patrol
- Lake County Sheriff's Office
- For walk-in service, a deputy will coordinate an immediate intake and screening with the Lake County Health Department. Individuals experiencing an acute withdrawal will be assisted.
- For calls, a deputy will provide an escort for any individuals who cannot transport themselves. Individuals will immediately begin intake.
Fees
- No fees for A Way Out; fees for addiction treatment services vary
- No one will be turned away due to inability to pay
Service area
Lake County, IL
Provides drug users a fast-track to addiction treatment services. Allows individuals to call or walk-in to Lake County Sheriff's Offices to request help. Individuals may surrender any drugs or paraphernalia without risk of criminal charges. A deputy will immediately coordinate phone screening with the Lake County Health Department. Based on the evaluation, individual will begin outpatient or inpatient treatment.
Date of Last Formal Update
08/27/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
LAKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
Sheriff's office providing police services to the unincorporated areas of Lake County.