Lake Behavioral Hospital – Waukegan, Illinois
2615 Washington Street, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Individual psychotherapy
- Couples/family therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Intervention Services
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Partial Hospitalization Program
- Outpatient
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
- The Joint Commission
Ancillary Services
- Suicide prevention services
- Mental health services
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Most private insurances accepted