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
(800) 345-9049
Voice - Main Phone
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 Illinoisans access high quality health care and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being.