PADS Lake County

PADS Lake County is a nonprofit community-based organization located at 1800 Grand Ave in Waukegan, Illinois, providing trauma-informed support, resources, and emergency shelter to individuals and families experiencing housing crises in Lake County. Operating as the only non-restrictive night-by-night emergency shelter system in the county, PADS offers homelessness prevention programs, street outreach, permanent supportive housing, case management, and emergency overnight shelter through rotating sites, with a Day Resource Center serving as the entry point for individuals seeking assistance.