240 Successful Transitions
This grant funds programs that help people leaving Illinois state psychiatric hospitals transition to community life, providing recovery support and resources to reduce re-hospitalization.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Full application packet due / Application closing date (projected) | April 2027: FY Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$1,489,522 total; individual awards anticipated between $674,800–$814,722 for a 12-month term; typically 2 awards.
Summary: Pilot program supporting transitions from Illinois state psychiatric hospitals to the community, providing recovery support, resources, and assistance to reduce re-hospitalization.
Key Information: This is a non-competitive renewal opportunity, limited to current awardees or those notified to apply.
Description
This funding opportunity supports the "240 Successful Transitions" pilot program, which aims to assist individuals being discharged from Illinois State-Operated Psychiatric Hospitals (SOPHs) in reintegrating into their communities. The program provides up to 90 days of pre-discharge and up to six months of post-discharge non-clinical support, delivered by Transition Support Specialists with lived experience in mental health or co-occurring substance use recovery. Services include mentoring, education, advocacy coaching, and tangible resources such as transportation, clothing, and cell phones. The overarching goal is to reduce re-hospitalization, support wellness and recovery, and facilitate connections to treatment, employment, housing, and healthcare.
