Mental Health Evaluation | Screening, Assessment, and Support Services (SASS) for Children and Adolescents
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
Required documents
Identification
health insurance documents
Additional documents may be required
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
800-345-9049
Voice·
CARES Crisis line
773-523-4504
Voice·
TTY
Languages
English
Application 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 (3) If child is not a risk to self or others, you may contact the Assistance Line during listed hours.
Fees
Sliding scale, Insurance
Service area
IL
Protective services for children who are reported to be abused or neglected. Services also include family reunification and appropriate, permanent families for those children who cannot safely return home. Works with community partners to support early intervention and child abuse prevention activities.
Last Assured
06/11/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Protective services for children who are reported to be abused or neglected. Services also include family reunification and appropriate, permanent families for those children who cannot safely return home. Works with community partners to support early intervention and child abuse prevention activities.