Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) | Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services - Greater DeKalb County

12 Health Services Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115

Eligibility

Children and youth ages 21 and younger who are currently enrolled in a medical program through the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, including those enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care Organizations; children and youth under the guardianship of DCFS while already hospitalized for psychiatric reasons; children and youth enrolled in a medical program from the Department of Public Aid; children and youth ages 18 and younger being considered for public-funded psychiatric hospitalization

Required documents

Call for information

Application process

Call CARES line for services

Fees

None

Service area

Dekalb County, IL

Description

SASS provides the following services for children and youth
- Crisis intervention
- Short-term stabilization where a child is at risk of self-harm, or harming others
- Individual and family psychotherapy/counseling
- Mental health assessment
- Case management and information on community resources
- Psychiatric services

Providing organization

Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services - Greater DeKalb County

Behavioral health services provider.