Our Mission
LCCS mission and purpose is to stimulate a better focus of all available local, state, private and federal resources that will enable families in need to attain the skills, knowledge, motivation and opportunities towards self-sufficiency.
Lake County Community Services takes a multi-prong approach to helping seniors, individuals with disabilities and income challenged households. We arrange diverse and supportive resources that promote independence, dignity and safety for individuals who wish to remain in their home setting.
Our Programs
Demand Response Transportation. LCCS on-demand transportation program helps seniors and people with disabilities to remain independent and live in their homes longer. We are able to give you a ride within Lake and Porter Counties, if you live in the following Lake County Indiana Townships: Cedar Creek, Center, Eagle Creek, Hanover, Hobart, Ross, St. John, West Creek or Winfield or in the City of Griffith. For more information visit our Transportation page.
The PY24 Energy Assistance Program will open November 1, 2023. Please see our Energy Assistance Program Page for updated information.
Our Congregate Meal program re-opened mid-May 2021. See our Senior Lunches Page for updated information. We are continuing to provide a safe environment for all participants. Masks and social distancing may still be in place.
Should you have any questions you may contact us by phone at (219) 663-0627 or email at general@lccs.care.
Thank you for your understanding of these decisions.
Rick Niemeyer, President LCCS Board of Directors
Blossom B. Mabon, MBA Executive Director
Many seniors, people with disabilities and income challenged families are able to be self-sufficient, when we as a community, provide programs for transportation, meals and assistance with energy bills. Our services are made possible by government, state and local funding.
We are able to give you a ride within Lake and Porter Counties, if you live in one of the following Lake County Indiana Townships: Cedar Creek, Center, Eagle Creek, Hanover, Hobart, Ross, Saint John, West Creek or Winfield or the city of Griffith. Call (219) 663-3869
It’s not just about the meal, for many it’s about the fellowship. If you are 60 and older and live in Lake, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski or Starke County join us for lunch and stay for some fun! Call (219) 663-0627
You have to have electricity in order to warm your home in the winter and cool it in the summer or to feed your family! The 2021-2022 program year will also include water assistance. You may be eligible for the Energy and Water Assistance Program. Please visit the Energy Assistance Program Page for program details or call us at (219) 663-0627!
This website is Sponsored by
Transportation Sponsors/Partners
Mayor Peter D. Lund, City of Crown Point
Eric A. Blackmon, Sr., Ross Township Trustee
Additional Sponsors/Partners
Town of Dyer, St. John Township, Town of Lowell, Lake County Economic Development, Lake County Board of Commissioners
