SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services) | Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

201 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62763

Eligibility

Open to children/adolescents under age 21 who are currently enrolled in a medical program through the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, including those enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care Organizations; Also includes: -- Children/adolescents under the guardianship of DCFS while already hospitalized for psychiatric reasons -- Children/adolescents enrolled in a medical program from the Department of Public Aid -- Children/adolescents under 18 being considered for public-funded psychiatric hospitalization (Uninsured/Underinsured)

Required documents

Varies by service

Application process

Call CARES Line for admittance

Fees

None

Service area

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 resource linkage assistance.

-- Psychiatric services.

Providing organization

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Helps Illin​​oisans access high quality health care and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being.