MENTAL HEALTH

(217) 532-2001 ext. 144

Crisis 1-888-324-5052

HOURS

8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Monday, Wednesday, Friday

1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Tuesday

8:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Thursday

CRISIS INTERVENTION - This program operates 24 hours a day/365 days a year to provide response to those in psychiatric crisis throughout Montgomery County. Initial phone contact is provided to those in crisis with the option of face-to-face follow-up. Emergency services screening for private and state hospital psychiatric admission is conducted in a variety of public settings including hospitals, the County Jail and local police departments.

OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH- This program’s services include mental health assessment and evaluation, individual and family counseling, psychiatric evaluation, on-going psychiatric follow-up with medication monitoring, psychological testing and facilitation of inpatient hospitalization.

SCREENING, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH (S.A.S.S.) - This program provides intensive counseling and case management services in the home and school to youth who demonstrate severe emotional disturbance and are in danger of being placed outside of the home. These services are designed to provide support to those families and children qualifying for these services over a limited period of time.

ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE - This program provides alcohol and drug use assessment, determination of treatment needs for those presenting with alcohol and/or drug use problems, counseling for those individuals and their families concerned about alcohol and/or drug use, group intervention for those meeting the standards for this level of care, referral to higher levels of care for alcohol and drug treatment for those requiring a more intensive course of treatment and community education services to combat the abuse and dependence of alcohol and other addictive substances. Funding is provided in part by the Department of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse.

DUI SERVICES - This program provides court-mandated DUI evaluations, update evaluations, drivers’ remedial education classes and non-DUI assessments. These services are provided by a certified DUI Specialist.

DRIVER’S REMEDIAL EDUCATION - This 10 hour education class is provided as a service to those who have lost their driver’s license as a result of being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol. Completion of this course satisfies the remedial education requirement made by the Secretary of State.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS CLASS - These classes are designed to fulfill the needs and demands of the individual court systems of this and other counties, as well as the underage offender. The program presents materials relevant to persons under 21 years of age on many topics including, but not limited to Illinois laws concerning alcohol, binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, alcohol’s effects on the body, decision making, driving ability, and relationships.

PSYCHO-SOCIAL REHABILITATION (PSR) – This program operates to provide professional, confidential services of systematic skills training, vocational rehabilitation, peer support and community development. The overall focus adheres to skill building and support that maximizes the realization of personal recovery goals and independence from institutional services. PSR is based on an underlying philosophy of doing things with instead of for the consumers.

FACT: When individuals with mental illness are involved in meaningful work, they are more likely to maintain good mental health and fewer expensive services.

FACT: Mental illness is not caused by personal weakness nor can it be cured by personal strength. Proper treatment is needed.

For more information, visit the University of Chicago Psycho Rehab Program.

CASE MANAGEMENT - This program provides an assigned caseworker to monitor and assist those with mental illness in problem solving, accessing needed resources in order to maintain independent functioning despite experiencing symptoms of their illness.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - This program works with business and industry in Montgomery County to establish employee assistance programs, which are designed to help troubled employees through counseling, rather than allowing the employee’s problems to affect his/her work.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION - This program provides court-mandated treatment primarily for those convicted of domestic abuse of a spouse within Montgomery County.

MEMORY AND AGING ASSESSMENT - This program provides an objective assessment conducted by qualified Division of Mental Health staff to determine if symptoms of dementia are present as the origin for memory problems in older adults.

PREVENTION – This program provides educational services to youth, parents, teachers, churches, and community groups of Montgomery County. Programs can be presented on a one time or weekly basis depending on the subject material and amount of time requested. The programs offered are designed to educate youth, parents, teachers, etc. on healthy lifestyles and how to make positive choices. Various topics covered include, but are not limited to conflict resolution, drug awareness, alcohol use and self-esteem. Services are available upon request. The Prevention Program is funded in part by the Department of Human Services.