Highwood

Local offices in Highwood

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Highwood Utility Billing

  17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingGet help with a water account, utility bill, payment options, or starting or closing service.
  Call 847-432-1924DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhighwood.com

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Lake County

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 for free help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other support.
  Call 844-987-0586Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211lake.org

• Local office · City office

  Highwood City Hall

  17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040

  Help here

  • City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help finding city services, forms, and the right department.
  Call 847-432-1924DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhighwood.com

• Library · City office

  Highwood Public Library & Community Center

  102 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, programs, and community resources.
  Call 847-432-5404DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on highwoodlibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Don Skrinar Recreation Center

  432 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and facility useAsk about recreation programs, classes, open gym, and renting rooms for gatherings.
  Call 847-780-8084DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofhighwood.com

City of Highwood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Highwood

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Lake County

Highwood is in Lake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Lake County WIC

  2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition assistanceEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition help, and health care referrals.Apply online
  Call 847-377-8420DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Lake County

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211 to find help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211lake.org

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Lake County Housing Authority

  33928 North Route 45, Grayslake, IL 60030

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceEligible households can apply for public housing and housing choice vouchers when waiting lists are open.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 847-223-1170DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyha.org

• Public health · County office

  Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center

  3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Public health and health careGet health care, immunizations, and help with health and community services.
  Call 847-377-8000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Lake County Health Department Behavioral Health Services

  3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Behavioral health careResidents can get counseling and other mental health services for emotional and substance use concerns.
  Call 847-377-8180DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lakecountyil.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  William D. Block Memorial Law Library and Center for Self-Representation

  18 N County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

  Help here

  • Court forms and legal research resourcesPeople representing themselves can use court forms, legal research resources, and procedural information.
  Call 847-377-2800DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us

Everything in Lake County

Illinois programs by kind of help

These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026