590 Crisis Care System
Funds 24/7 mobile crisis response teams to deliver rapid, community-based behavioral health crisis intervention and follow-up across Illinois.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Questions) | April 2027 (Full application, ICQ, Budget due)
Funding Amounts: Total program: ~$54 million; individual awards: $150,000–$2,000,000/year; average prior award: ~$945,000; up to 60 awards; renewable for up to 3 years.
Summary: Funds 24/7 mobile crisis response teams to deliver rapid, community-based behavioral health crisis intervention and follow-up across Illinois, ensuring equitable and coordinated care.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant—dates are projected; pre-qualification and annual GATA/ICQ requirements apply.
Description
This opportunity supports the operation of comprehensive, community-based mobile crisis response teams for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises throughout Illinois. The program is a core component of the Illinois Unified Crisis Continuum (UCC), aiming to provide equitable access to timely, high-quality crisis intervention and follow-up services, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. Grantees must deliver 24/7/365 rapid in-person crisis response (within 60 or 90 minutes, depending on geography), led by a team consisting of a crisis clinician and a peer support specialist. The program emphasizes minimizing law enforcement involvement, connecting individuals to ongoing care, and supporting the Community Emergency Services and Support Act (CESSA), which mandates behavioral health responses to 911 calls when appropriate. Services include assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, and robust data collection for quality assurance and system improvement.
