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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:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Languages:

English

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

July 2, 2024

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

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

Sliding scale, 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.

Languages

English

Geography Served

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  • Illinois

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    800-345-9049
    Type:
    Voice/Toll-Free
    Name:
    CARES Crisis line
    Number:
    773-523-4504
    Type:
    TTY/TDD
    Name:
    TTY
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    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 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

    Sliding scale, 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.

    Languages

    English

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      800-345-9049
      Type:
      Voice/Toll-Free
      Name:
      CARES Crisis line
      Number:
      773-523-4504
      Type:
      TTY/TDD
      Name:
      TTY
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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