834 Jail Based Mental Health Services
Forecasted
834 Jail Based Mental Health Services supports Illinois jail providers delivering mental health treatment for people found Unfit to Stand Trial while they await state psychiatric hospital admission.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application) | March 2027 (Internal Control Questionnaire)
Funding Amounts: $1,420,000 estimated total for three awards; $300,000–$520,000 per award for a 12-month program
Summary: Supports jail-based mental health treatment for Illinois residents found Unfit to Stand Trial while awaiting state psychiatric hospital admission.
Key Information: Applicants must be prequalified in Illinois’ GATA Grantee Portal before applying; only one application per entity is permitted.
Description
The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery supports clinical staffing for dedicated co-ed beds in McHenry, Franklin, and Kankakee county jails. The program serves DHS-remanded individuals found Unfit to Stand Trial who are awaiting admission to a State Operated Psychiatric Hospital. It gives county jails statewide a voluntary option to transfer individuals for treatment when local mental health services are insufficient.
Supported work includes comprehensive assessments, in-person and telehealth psychiatric care, medication management and administration, individual and group therapy, clinical monitoring, and crisis intervention. Staff also help participants understand court processes, train jail staff on mental health and crisis response, collaborate with the DHS Forensics Bureau, and develop discharge recommendations. The program prioritizes equity, racial justice, diversity, and inclusive service provision.
