235 Successful Reentry
Funds recovery and reentry support for incarcerated individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders in Illinois, focusing on pre- and post-release services to reduce recidivism.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application posting) | April 2027 (Application, budget, advance payment form, and ICQ due)
Funding Amounts: ~$1,000,000 total; 2 awards anticipated; individual awards $494,296–$505,704 for 12 months
Summary: Supports recovery and reentry services for individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders leaving Illinois prisons.
Key Information: Limited to current awardees or those notified to apply; pre-qualification and state registrations required.
Description
This program funds comprehensive recovery and reentry support services for individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders who are incarcerated in Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities and scheduled for parole. Services are delivered by Certified Recovery Support Specialists (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) with lived experience. The initiative includes pre-release planning, mentoring, assistance with SNAP/Medicaid applications, a warm hand-off to community-based care, and robust post-release supports such as life skills, employment, housing, and digital skills training. The overarching goal is to reduce recidivism and facilitate a smooth, sustainable transition from incarceration to community living.
