510-RTLR Regions The Living Room
Funds a 24/7 peer-led Living Room Program in East St. Louis to provide crisis respite and divert adults in behavioral health crisis from hospitalization or law enforcement involvement.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Questions due) | July 15, 2026 (Full application & ICQ due)
Funding Amounts: One award of $750,000–$1,400,000 for a 12-month project; up to 2 annual renewals possible; state-funded.
Summary: Supports a 24/7 peer-led Living Room Program in East St. Louis to provide crisis respite and divert adults in behavioral health crisis from hospitalization.
Key Information: Applicants must complete pre-qualification and submit the Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) by the application deadline.
Description
This opportunity funds the establishment and operation of a Living Room Program (LRP) in East St. Louis, Illinois. The LRP provides voluntary, short-term, peer-led crisis respite for adults (18+) experiencing behavioral health crises, aiming to proactively divert individuals from unnecessary psychiatric hospitalization or law enforcement involvement. The program operates 24/7/365 in a safe, home-like environment staffed by Certified Recovery Support Specialists and other peer professionals, with immediate access to a Qualified Mental Health Professional. Services include peer welcome, risk screening, on-site support, referral/linkage to community resources, transportation assistance, and short-term follow-up. The program emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive care, with ongoing staff training and active guest feedback collection to inform continuous quality improvement.
