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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

Hours

Mon 12 am - 11:59 pm Tue 12 am - 11:59 pm Wed 12 am - 11:59 pm Thu 12 am - 11:59 pm Fri 12 am - 11:59 pm Sat 12 am - 11:59 pm Sun 12 am - 11:59 pm
(800) 345-9049

Voice - Main | CARES Line

https://hfs.illinois.gov/medicalproviders/behavioral/sass/sasshome.html

Languages

English

Application process

Call CARES Line for admittance

Fees

None

Service area

Illinois

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/02/2025

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211 Nebraska

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.