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Lake County A Way Out Program

Helping those in need get help

as quickly as we can!

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Lake County A Way Out Program

Helping those in need get help

as quickly as we can!

Find a Participating Location fast

A Way Out 101

You will NOT be turned away even if you are unable to pay for treatment due to lack of insurance or financial resources. Program partners are able to accommodate a variety of circumstances and accept different insurance plans.

Anyone can utilize A Way Out to get connected to treatment resources regardless of insurance enrollment or ability to pay.

Every effort will be made to match participants with an available treatment provider who accepts the participant’s commercial insurance, Medicaid plan, or has financial assistance programs.

Many Illinois residents who have no insurance and no income or ability to pay will qualify for assistance through the State of Illinois SUPR: Substance Use, Prevention & Recovery program.

Participants will be informed of any out of pocket costs by the treatment provider.

Participants will NOT be criminally charged. There is no need to fear arrest or prosecution for seeking participation in this program.

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About the "A Way Out"

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The “A Way Out” is a program developed by the Lake County Opioid Initiative to create additional treatment access points, reduce crime, reduce substance-related harms, re-frame the role law enforcement plays in community safety, and unite the community. For too long, substance use has been stigmatized and dealt with as a criminal issue. Substance use is a public health problem that needs to be addressed as such. Lake County Opioid Initiative is committed to developing innovative ways to create positive change in our community as it regards substance use and mental health.

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Our Partners

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We provide services with 14 Police Departments in Lake County and partner with many substance abuse organizations both in and out of Lake County. Our most important partner is the Lake County Health Department who provide a broad based program to help you get help before and after you complete your treatment program.

About the "A Way Out"

The “A Way Out” is a Lake County, Illinois Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program designed to fast-track those who need treatment to substance abuse programs and services.

This program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at participating police departments across Lake County and ensures no criminal charges will be sought for

The “A Way Out” is a Lake County, Illinois Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program designed to fast-track those who need treatment to substance abuse programs and services.

This program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at participating police departments across Lake County and ensures no criminal charges will be sought for those that may be in possession of narcotics or paraphernalia as long as assistance is sought out by the prospective program participant.

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Lake County A Way Out Program

Lake County A Way Out Program

A Way Out 101

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About the "A Way Out"

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Our Partners

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About the "A Way Out"

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About the "A Way Out"

Overview Video of the Program