834 Jail Based Mental Health Services
Funds comprehensive mental health services in select Illinois county jails for individuals found Unfit to Stand Trial, aiming to stabilize and restore them while awaiting transfer to psychiatric hospitals.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Questions) | March 2027 (Full application) | March 2027 (ICQ submission)
Funding Amounts: ~$1.42M total; typical awards: $300K–$450K (McHenry/Franklin), $350K–$520K (Kankakee); 12-month term, 3 awards expected
Summary: Supports clinical mental health services for individuals found Unfit to Stand Trial in select Illinois county jails while awaiting transfer to a psychiatric hospital.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) program funds jail-based mental health services for individuals found Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) who are detained in selected Illinois county jails while awaiting admission to a State Operated Psychiatric Hospital (SOPH). The initiative addresses the lack of mental health care in these facilities by providing comprehensive clinical assessments, medication management, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and education on court processes. Dedicated clinical staff—including licensed psychiatric providers, social workers, and psychologists—deliver daily programming, clinical monitoring, and crisis services. The program aims to stabilize mental health conditions, support restoration to fitness, and facilitate smooth transitions to inpatient care or community release, while also providing training to jail staff.
