Screening, Assessment, and Support Services (SASS) for Children and Adolescents
Address
406 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701
(800) 345-9049
hfs.illinois.gov/medicalproviders/behavioral/sass/sasshome.html
Description:
Statewide crisis program that provides intensive mental health services for children and youth who may need hospitalization for mental health care. Services include crisis intervention, linkage, and coordination of services to other community-based mental health agencies for aftercare and outpatient treatment.
Hours:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Intake Process:
(1) If you need SASS services, contact the Crisis and Referral Entry Service (CARES) line at 1-800-345-9049
(2) A SASS crisis worker will respond to complete a crisis screening and make recommendations on appropriate mental health care
a. May be provided in-person, over the phone, through video at individual's request
Program Fees:
(1) Sliding scale
a. Insurance accepted
Eligibility:
(1) Any child or youth in a mental health crisis who may need public funding through the Illinois All Kids Program or Medicaid
(2) Children and youth under the age of 18 seeking public funding for psychiatric services through the Department of Human Services
(3) Any child or youth enrolled in Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Program or Medicaid Managed Care Organization
(4) Any child or youth whom DCFS has legal responsibility
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
June 20, 2023
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
406 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Contacts
Phone Numbers
CARES Crisis line
(800) 345-9049
TTY
(773) 523-4504
Legal Status:
Government - State
Services
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Description
Statewide crisis program that provides intensive mental health services for children and youth who may need hospitalization for mental health care. Services include crisis intervention, linkage, and coordination of services to other community-based mental health agencies for aftercare and outpatient treatment.
Hours
Crisis line: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Assistance line: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Call for details. May include identification and health insurance documents.
Eligibility
(1) Any child or youth in a mental health crisis who may need public funding through the Illinois All Kids Program or Medicaid, (2) Children and youth under the age of 18 seeking public funding for psychiatric services through the Department of Human Services, (3) Any child or youth enrolled in Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Program or Medicaid Managed Care Organization, (4) Any child or youth whom DCFS has legal responsibility
Fees
(1) Sliding scale, a. Insurance accepted
Intake Procedure
(1) If you need SASS services, contact the Crisis and Referral Entry Service (CARES) line at 1-800-345-9049 (2) A SASS crisis worker will respond to complete a crisis screening and make recommendations on appropriate mental health care., a. May be provided in-person, over the phone, through video at individual's request (3) If child is not a risk to self or others, you may contact the Client Assistance Line.
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Statewide crisis program that provides intensive mental health services for children and youth who may need hospitalization for mental health care. Services include crisis intervention, linkage, and coordination of services to other community-based mental health agencies for aftercare and outpatient treatment.
Hours
Crisis line: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Assistance line: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (except holidays)
Required Documents
Call for details. May include identification and health program documents.
Eligibility
(1) Any child or youth in a mental health crisis who may need public funding through the Illinois All Kids Program or Medicaid, (2) Children and youth under the age of 18 seeking public funding for psychiatric services through the Department of Human Services, (3) Any child or youth enrolled in Illinois Healthcare and Family Services Medicaid Program or Medicaid Managed Care Organization, (4) Any child or youth whom DCFS has legal responsibility
Fees
(1) Sliding scale, a. Insurance accepted
Intake Procedure
(1) If you need SASS services, contact the Crisis and Referral Entry Service (CARES) line at 1-800-345-9049 (2) A SASS crisis worker will respond to complete a crisis screening and make recommendations on appropriate mental health care., a. May be provided in-person, over the phone, through video at individual's request (3) If child is not a risk to self or others, you may contact the Assistance Line during listed hours.
Geography Served
- Illinois
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