We are a substance abuse prevention organization, and we believe young people are capable of making good decisions!
Lake County Opioid Initiative
LEAD is a prominent member of the Lake County Opioid Initiative and has been involved in the development and creation of many of its forward-thinking models – namely Text-A-Tip and the A Way Out Program. Learn more.
A Way Out is a Lake County, Illinois Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion pilot program, designed to fast-track users 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.
Looking for Naloxone for your home, school or community? We can help! Contact us to learn more about our training and how we can get Naloxone to you.
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The Lake County Help mobile app was developed by LEAD and is intended for residents of Lake County, IL and surrounding communities. Included in this app is access to a 24/7 anonymous text crisis line (Text-A-Tip), access to the law enforcement assisted diversion drug treatment program (A Way Out), signs and symptoms of an overdose, and information about Naloxone (Narcan) and the Illinois Good Samaritan law. Click here below to download the app via iTunes or Google Play
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Who Are We? We are a drug prevention organization, and we believe that young people are capable of making good decisions. Our programs and events are designed to support parents and teens build healthy relationships and find alternatives to using drugs and alcohol. As our kids get older, we stop talking to them about actions that can harm them. We at LEAD are asking you to #DiveIn. It’s time for all of us to be part of the solution. Allow our talented team to work with your parents, students, youth and community to deliver resources that will help the young people you care about to live healthy lives and make good decisions! Oh, and one more thing – we have a 29 year track record of delivering quality programs that effect community change!