Program Description
Our Crisis Stabilization program addresses urgent needs by offering a variety of services aimed at assisting members of the community who are experiencing a mental health crisis but lack the necessary supports.
- Every person is assigned a community support specialist to provide support in working through a mental health crisis and accessing necessary resources.
- Community Support Specialists provide linkage including mental health or substance use treatment services, psychiatry and short-term housing.
- Community Support Specialists provide resources for accessing benefits and offers support in managing social systems.
Program Highlights
- Our Crisis Stabilization program receives more than 300 referrals a year from hospitals, reintegration programs and other social service providers.
- Our team regularly outreaches to people who are considered homeless.
- Our team provides people with essential items such as hygiene kits, food, clothing and phones to get through difficult times.
Admission Criteria
In order to be eligible, a person must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be diagnosed with a mental illness
- Have an active medical benefit card from Medicaid
- Give informed consent to participate in service
Additional Supports
- Provide court-mandated mental health assessments
- Opportunity to transition into one of our other program services including PSR, Outpatient Day Program and/or Individual Therapy
- Access to a 24/7 consumer support line
- Onsite psychiatric services through contracted APN
- Mental Illness Substance Abuse group for people working on sobriety
- Employment services available for people actively engaged in service
Location
4331 W. 211th (Lincoln Hwy), Matteson, IL 60443
Contact Information
For more information, contact the Intake Department
IntakeCMHC@sertomastar.org or
708-748-1951 ext. 455
