SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services) | Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family 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
Hours
CARES Line Mon-Sun 24 hours
(800) 345-9049
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call CARES Line for admittance
Fees
None
Service area
IL
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.
Last assured
04/02/2025
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.