Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Executive Summary • Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) provides on-demand, in-community, team-based care and follow-up to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, regardless of ability to pay. MCR takes requests for service through direct call to a provider, 988, or 911 (via transfer to 988) as part of the program’s “no-wrong-door" approach, aimed at making it as easy as possible to access the resource. MCR teams are made up of a Crisis Clinician and a Peer Support Specialist. MCR also includes follow-up for at least 3 days and up to 30 days as is clinically indicated. This service is part of a larger effort to advance the Illinois Unified Crisis Continuum (UCC) and in fulfillment of the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act (CESSA). MCR helps fulfill the Someone to respond pillar of the continuum, in line with SAMHSA’s 2025 National Guidelines for a Behavioral Health Coordinated System of Crisis Care (https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/national-guidelines-crisis-care-pep24-01-037.pdf), and coordinates closely with the other pillars: Someone to Contact and A Safe Place for Help. Funding Priorities or Focus Areas • IDHS is working to counteract systemic racism and inequity, and to prioritize and maximize diversity throughout its service provision process. This work involves addressing existing institutionalized inequities, aiming to create transformation, and operationalizing equity and racial justice. It also focuses on the creation of a culture of inclusivity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.

• 45 CFR Part 96; also portions of 2 CFR Part 200/45 CFR Part 75 • Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services

• 59 Ill. Admin, Code 132 (Rule 132), Section 132.150g • Mental Health Community Services Act (405 ILCS 30/ Section (f)) • 89 Ill. Admin Code Rule 140.453(b)(7) • 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140 Table N

• Illinois Administrative Code Part 7000 Grant Accountability and Transparency Act

Program Description Building a Unified Crisis Continuum Under the leadership of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer (CBHO), the Illinois Department of Human Services – Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) are partnering closely to advance a unified, comprehensive crisis response framework known as the Illinois Unified Crisis Continuum (UCC). Using the UCC framework, Illinois is adapting and implementing the Three Essential Elements of SAMHSA’s 2025 National Guidelines for a Behavioral Health Coordinated System of Crisis Care (https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/national-guidelines-crisis-care-pep24-01-037.pdf): someone to contact, someone to respond, and a safe place for help. In doing so, the State is ensuring that individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, have equitable access to timely, appropriate, high-quality crisis care and follow up in a community setting. Achieving this vision requires interagency alignment on crisis service definitions and expectations, allowing for the maximization of federal financial participation through the Illinois Medicaid program whenever possible. Doing so reserves DBHR’s grant funding for serving individuals who receive crisis services and are uninsured or underinsured, including those not enrolled in one of the medical assistance programs administered by HFS. This program supports the someone to respond element of the continuum in alignment with the State’s overall UCC vision and plan. Illinois Community Emergency Services and Support Act (CESSA) Implementation of the Community Emergency Services and Support Act (CESSA) is woven into the UCC framework and this program. CESSA requires that individuals who call 911 Public Safety Answering Points (911) due to a behavioral health crisis receive a behavioral health response, rather than a law enforcement only response, when appropriate. Accordingly, Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) is increasingly available through calls that start with 911, connecting the UCC to the State’s traditional crisis response system; the 911 to MCR connection will be implemented statewide by July 1, 2027. Behavioral Health Crisis For the purposes of MCR, a behavioral health crisis is defined as a situation in which an individual no longer knows how to respond to, or lacks the capacity to resolve, an escalating situation for themselves or a loved one and is consequently in emotional and/or physiological distress. Such a crisis requires time-sensitive intervention and may involve imminent risks, including but not limited to: suicidal ideation, substance use challenges, risk of harm to self or others, or other dangerous behaviors. A behavioral health crisis may stem from mental health challenges, substance use challenges, or a combination of both. Mobile Crisis Response Services: Program Overview The Grantee will directly operate crisis services that include Mobile Crisis Response, Crisis Stabilization and Crisis Intervention, as outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code Rule 140.453 (https://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089001400D04530R.html), or successor rule, as well as the requirements included in this grant opportunity. Grantees providing crisis services shall: 1. Operate MCR services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (24/7/365). 2. Crisis response will be provided by a team that is on-demand, and community-based. The team is comprised of at least 2 responders: (1) a crisis clinician who, at minimum, meets the qualifications of a Mental Health Professional and (2) a peer support specialist who meets, at minimum, the criteria outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453(b)(7), or who is credentialed as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). 3. Upon referral, provide in-person crisis response to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis within 60 minutes in urban areas and if a call originates with 911 or 90 minutes in rural areas (urban and rural classification (https://www.idph.state.il.us/RuralHealth/Rur_Urb_2021.pdf)). 4. Accept referrals for crisis services via a variety of referents, including but not limited to, 988 transfers, 911 crisis calls transferred to 988, direct calls to the Grantee, or other State-supported and regulated dispatch entities as determined appropriate by DBHR. 5. Upon arrival at the location of the individual in crisis, provide crisis assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, linkage and referral to appropriate levels of care or community resources, and arrange transportation when necessary. 6. Following the initial crisis event, conduct at least three follow-up contacts with the customer at the following intervals: 1) 24 hours, 2) 48 hours, 3) 72 hours, and 4) as needed for up to 30 days. 7. Ensure that, upon completion of crisis follow-up services, the customer is connected to ongoing care and support services, as appropriate. 8. Coordinate with other UCC providers and crisis care providers as needed, including but not limited to: other Mobile Crisis Response providers, non-state funded mobile crisis response providers, co-response teams, EMS, and law enforcement. 9. Minimize involvement of law enforcement in crisis response, when appropriate, while prioritizing the safety of the individual being served and Grantee staff. 10. Minimize the use of jails as a place to go for individuals in behavioral health crisis. 11. Minimize the use of more restrictive services, such as emergency departments and psychiatric inpatient facilities, whenever appropriate. Performance Requirements 1. Provider eligibility Grantees must be actively enrolled in the Illinois Medical Assistance Program as a Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) or Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) with a Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO) Crisis Services Approval, consistent with 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140 Table N (https://ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/089001400D04530R.html). 2. Individuals Served Grantees shall serve individuals of all ages who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and would be best served by an immediate, in-person team-based response. These individuals must be served regardless of payer and can be referred for services through a variety of referents including, but not limited to: 988 transfer, 911 to 988 transfers, direct referral to the Grantee, or other State-sponsored centralized dispatch protocols. Such crises are not intended to include, among other situations, individuals: with lethal weapons, actively committing criminal activity, and situations where there is an immediate threat to life. Determination of appropriate level of care is made by the dispatching entity or via a standardized acuity assessment if an individual in crisis or someone reaching out on their behalf contacts the Grantee directly. 3. Stationary Location and Equipment Requirements a. Physical Location The Grantee must have a dedicated location that is accessible for MCR staff. The Grantee must establish policies that ensure the physical safety of the environment and determine the maximum safe operating capacity for the space. b. Location requirements and uses This physical location shall: i. Include a safe and secure work area where MCR staff can work without disruption and without others overseeing or overhearing their work. The work area must be well-ventilated, free of smoke, away from extreme heat/cold, out of flood/water danger, have adequate electrical outlets, and good lighting. It must include private spaces distinctly separate from common spaces to accommodate crisis line monitoring and other sensitive matters. ii. Be used to accommodate any individuals presenting in crisis during the location’s hours of operation. iii. Prominently display hours of operation and information on how to access the MCR, 988, DHS Helpline, and any relevant local resources in sight of an individual outside the building. iv. Include available parking for vehicles that are used for travel to a crisis location for staff who report to the physical location. c. Technology The Grantee shall maintain the following technology and systems: i. A dedicated crisis line that is staffed 24/7/365. This telephone number will serve as the designated access point for direct transfers from 988, other call centers, and the community. The crisis line cannot be connected to an answering machine or an answering service. Staff who are assigned to answer the line must be trained on the standardized acuity assessment, policies and procedures of MCR services, and the UCC more broadly. Calls must be answered within 30 seconds. ii. Sufficient technology for crisis staff to remain safe and get in touch with their Program Director, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, 911, and other needed field supports. This includes a mobile phone and computer for MCR work purposes, such as notification that response to a crisis is needed. d. Other Equipment Grantee staff shall have access to the following at all times while in the field: i. Multiple doses of naloxone ii. Resource Information Sheet that includes, but is not limited to: • Contact information for the QMHP; • Illinois Helpline (including Medication Assisted Recovery NOW, which is available through the Helpline); • 911 and other crisis services; • Nearest linkage services including but not limited to: Living Room Programs, Crisis Residential services, inpatient behavioral health centers, etc.; and • Other services for mental health and substance use. iii. Additional items to ensure the comfort and general wellbeing of individuals being served, including but not limited to: water, masks, gloves, snacks, handwarmers, comfortable clothing, blankets, and first aid supplies. 4. Virtual/Remote Work Virtual/remote work is permissible when staff are not responding to a crisis in person. a. Virtual/remote work conditions: i. The Grantee must develop policy and procedure to ensure staff protect the privacy of individuals in crisis, have sole access to MCR devices, and meet all requirements outlined in 4.a.iv. ii. MCR staff must have access to a stable internet connection. iii. MCR staff are expected to arrange for dependent care during scheduled work hours. Staff who have others at home must prevent people in their home or other virtual environment from accessing their computer or mobile phone. iv. MCR staff must also ensure that conversations, particularly involving Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and/or Protected Health Information (PHI) or any other confidential information regulated by the State and/or Federal government, such as by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act (MHDDCA) be confidential such that others cannot overhear the conversations. 5. Transportation and vehicles Grantees may utilize grant funds to ensure MCR staff are able to travel to an individual in crisis and subsequently transport or arrange transportation for that individual, where clinically indicated. Grantees must follow transportation guidance provided by DBHR and develop policies and procedures specific to their MCR and community that provide clear guidance for staff to determine under what circumstances individuals may be transported. Grantees’ MCR services may use agency-owned, leased, or staff-owned vehicles to perform crisis response activities in the community. To ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, all vehicles used for grant-funded activities must meet the standards for allowable activities, vehicle maintenance and safety requirements, insurance, documentation, costs, and safety and crisis response that are outlined in 2 CFR 200 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200) and 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000 (https://www.ilga.gov/agencies/JCAR/EntirePart?titlepart=04407000). 6. Hours of Operation MCR services operate 24/7/365. 7. Service Areas The Grantee’s service area must align with at least one designated service area (DSA) (https://hfs.illinois.gov/medicalproviders/behavioral/sass/lan.html). 8. Staffing Requirements a. Mobile Crisis Program Director Grantee shall establish the role of Mobile Crisis Program Director to oversee Grantee’s MCR staff and operations. The Mobile Crisis Program Director shall, at minimum, be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453 and shall be responsible for oversight of all mobile crisis response service requirements including, but not limited to: i. Supervising all mobile crisis response services staff, including training, supervision, and quality assurance; ii. Communicating with and being available to DBHR staff; iii. Attending all trainings, technical assistance sessions, cluster meetings, learning collaboratives, and other meetings called by DBHR or DBHR’s partners, and including MCR staff as needed; and iv. Working with DBHR and local entities to implement CESSA, including the relevant CESSA Regional Advisory Council(s). b. Team-Based Mobile Crisis Response The Grantee shall minimally provide crisis services consistent with the staffing requirements detailed in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453, with the understanding that: i. The Grantee must build a staffing plan based on safely managing coverage and availability for their designated service area. The plan must also include provisions to ensure the continuation of 24/7 operations in the event of unexpected circumstances (call outs, resignations, surge in volume, weather, etc.). ii. It is the expectation of DHS-DBHR that mobile crisis response services be delivered as a team-based modality with each team being comprised of behavioral health practitioners, including at least: • A crisis clinician who minimally meets the qualifications of a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453; and • A peer support specialist who meets the criteria, at minimum, defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453(b)(7), or who is credentialed as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), who provides support to individuals in crisis from the peer perspective and in alignment with the National Practice Guidelines for Peer Specialists and Supervisors (https://www.peersupportworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/National-Practice-Guidelines-for-Peer-Specialists-and-Supervisors-1.pdf). iii. Grantee shall maintain sufficient capacity to adequately respond to all crisis referrals in a timely fashion, which may require staffing of multiple mobile crisis response teams at the same time, based upon historical utilization and service forecasting. iv. Grantee failure to meet staffing requirements shall be reported to DHS-DBHR within 24 hours of staffing failure in line with notification guidance provided by DBHR. Notification must include a description of the efforts made to meet the staffing requirement. c. Availability of QMHP The Mobile Crisis Program Director, or other QMHP, shall be available at all times for mobile crisis staff responding to individual’s experiencing behavioral health crises. The staff person shall be available for consultation and may provide direct services as a member of the mobile crisis response team, when meeting the regulatory requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453. This includes: i. Providing consultation regarding mental health crisis; ii. Safety planning; and iii. Providing resources to link to treatment. d. Availability of a Substance Use Professional The Grantee shall ensure mobile crisis staff responding to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis have access to a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or comparable substance use professional as approved by DBHR 24/7/365 by 6 months from the contract start date. Timeline extensions will be approved at the discretion of DBHR. The QMHP and CADC (or comparable credential) can be the same individual. This staff person shall be available for consultation related to substance use crisis needs and may provide direct services as a member of the mobile crisis response team, when meeting the regulatory requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453. This includes: i. Substance use screening; ii. Supporting other staff in substance use screening; iii. Providing consultation regarding substance use crisis; iv. Safety planning; and v. Providing resources to link to treatment. 9. Training Requirements a. Required Training Grantee MCR staff must meet the following training requirements: i. All training as required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453 and 140.Table N; ii. Mobile Crisis Response Training Requirements as created and approved by the CESSA State Advisory Committee Training and Education Subcommittee; and iii. Substance use training as determined by DBHR. b. Crisis Line Training Grantee staff assigned to answer the Grantee’s crisis line must be: i. Appropriately trained to utilize the standardized crisis triage assessment instrument as required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453 and 140.Table N or otherwise approved by DBHR; and ii. Knowledgeable about the Grantee’s policies and procedures for crisis response, as well as other available community resources. c. Additional Trainings DBHR may require additional training on an ad-hoc basis to ensure staff have all necessary skills and knowledge. Completion of these additional training requirements is a condition of this grant. 10. MCR Services Dispatch a. Dispatch via 988 or Centralized Dispatch Grantee shall provide an in-person response on a No-Decline Basis, as defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453 and 140.Table N, for all crisis referrals received from 988, 911 transfer to 988, or other State-authorized centralized dispatch entity. Grantees shall not reassess such calls before providing an on-site response. Grantee failure to meet the No-Decline standard shall: i. Be reported to the referral source before the source disconnects so that an alternative emergency response can be initiated. ii. Be reported to DBHR within 24 hours of failure utilizing notification guidance provided by DBHR with an explanation as to why a crisis response was not possible and efforts made to provide a response. b. Dispatch via direct call to Grantee If a Grantee receives a direct call from an individual in crisis or someone calling on behalf of an individual in crisis, they must utilize a standardized crisis triage assessment instrument as required by 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453 and 140.Table N or otherwise approved by DBHR to determine acuity and appropriateness of a mobile crisis response. Results for all direct referral crisis triage assessments shall be logged and provided to DBHR upon request. 11. Service Requirements a. Crisis Service Delivery Requirements Grantee shall deliver community-based crisis services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, regardless of funding source, consistent with 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453, 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.Table N, the HFS Community-Based Behavioral Services (CBS) Provider Handbook, and any companion Interagency Provider Handbook for Providers of Crisis Services issued by HFS and DBHR. b. Timing After receiving a dispatch call from any source, MCR staff must arrive on-site where the individual in crisis is located to provide in alignment with the following state mandated timelines: i. Within 60 minutes in urban counties; ii. Within 60 minutes for any call originating from 911, regardless of geographic location; or iii. Within 90 minutes in rural counties for any call not originating from 911. Rural/urban county classifications can be found here: https://www.idph.state.il.us/RuralHealth/Rur_Urb_2021.pdf If the Grantee takes longer than the allotted time to reach the location of the individual in crisis, they must notify DBHR within 24 hours in line with notification guidance provided by DBHR. Notification should include deidentified details of the crisis, how long it took the MCR staff to arrive, and why the MCR staff could not arrive within 60 or 90 minutes. MCR programs may utilize staging locations and remote work, in line with the requirements for remote work outlined in this document, as part of their plan for ensuring timely responses. MCR staff may use telephonic engagement with the individual in crisis while enroute to the location of the crisis, as needed and appropriate for the situation. The use of telephonic engagement in these instances does not negate the requirement for a face-to-face response. c. Face-to-face Mobile Crisis Response Services Mobile Crisis Response services will be delivered as a team-based modality with each team being comprised of behavioral health practitioners, including at least: (1) a crisis clinician who, at minimum, meets the qualifications of a Mental Health Professional and (2) a peer support specialist who meets, at minimum, the criteria outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453(b)(7), or who is credentialed as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). Once at the location of the individual in crisis, the MCR staff must work together to assess the situation, identify the individual(s) on scene, and gauge the needs, challenges, and safety risk. Situational assessment includes determining what is and is not working and identifying specific strategies for offering on-site support for the individual in crisis. During the face-to-face MCR response, the MCR staff will work together to support the individual in de-escalating the immediate crisis, develop a crisis prevention and safety plan, and arrange transportation, as is appropriate. Peer Support Specialist: Unless otherwise clinically indicated, the peer support specialist will be the first to engage the individual in crisis, taking the time to listen, connect, establish trust, and empower the individual to engage with other MCR staff. Peer support specialists serve as crucial "translators" by bridging gaps between individuals in crisis and clinical staff through lived experience, explaining clinical jargon in practical, conversational language; advocating for the individuals’ choices and needs; and reducing power imbalances. They don't just translate words but meaning, connecting clinical instructions to real life, fostering and supporting the individuals’ self-directed choices and options. MCR staff who are peer support specialists are expected to provide hope-filled engagement and support for the individual in crisis, including but not limited to: providing authentic empathy and validation; supporting individuals in advocating for their own choices, needs, and rights; offering to share relevant personal lived experiences (healthy self-disclosure); and providing resources and/or other information related to navigating systems. In alignment with the National Practice Guidelines for Peer Specialists and Supervisors and Peer Support Services Across the Crisis Continuum (Publication No. PEP24-01-019. Rockville, MD, of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2024), peer support specialists will not be expected to assess, diagnose, or treat; force or coerce others to participate in services; prepare, witness, or file a petition for involuntary commitment; express or exercise power over others; fix or do for others what they can do for themselves; assume they know what the other person is feeling; or prescribe or recommend medications or monitor their use. Crisis Clinician: MCR staff who are crisis clinicians are expected to hold primary responsibility for conducting a crisis screening and assessment which minimally includes the completion of the Illinois Crisis Assessment Tool (I-CAT) and a substance use disorder screening, if substance use is indicated, as outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453, 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.Table N or otherwise determined by DBHR. Crisis clinicians must observe, identify, and interpret behavioral health cues; recognize signs of medical distress, distinguish mental health, substance-related, and physical underlying factors; and respond in ways that reduce re-traumatization Additionally, crisis clinicians are responsible for facilitating any linkages to higher levels of care, if such need is identified in the assessment; and for completing clear, accurate, and thorough documentation of the crisis service(s) provided. In keeping with person-centered team-based care, there should be transparent communication and respect for all members of the team; consideration and support of the ethical and emotional implications of any decisions made related to involuntary treatment; and a debriefing after the decision to improve team cohesion and improve the quality of care within the team and organization. d. Telehealth It is expected that the overwhelming majority of crisis responses will be conducted face-to-face. The use of telehealth to conduct the required activities may be used only in the following select circumstances: i. Natural disaster or inclement weather when travel to the individual in crisis is deemed unsafe for staff. ii. The presence of a contagious medical condition that cannot be adequately mitigated at the location of the crisis. iii. If the person in crisis, a family member, or other caregiver expressly requests that mobile crisis response services be provided using telehealth. A request for telehealth from a referent who is not the person in crisis or their parent, caregiver, legal guardian is not sufficient justification for the use of telehealth. iv. Grantee must exhaust all options available to it (e.g., on-call or other backup staff) before delivering a telehealth response except under the circumstances identified in 11.c.i, 11.c.ii, and 11.c.iii above. Providers must notify DBHR within 24 hours following the use of a telehealth crisis response in a situation that is expressly prohibited. Such notification must be in line with notification guidance provided by DBHR. e. Documentation Grantee must maintain digital documentation for each mobile crisis response, including case notes, which can be made available to DBHR for review. Case notes must minimally include an overview of the initial request for service, MCR response, and outcome. Additionally, the Grantee must be able to collect all data elements outlined in Section 14. Grantee must develop policies and procedures to ensure Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and/or Protected Health Information (PHI) or any other confidential information regulated by the State and/or Federal government, such as by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act (MHDDCA), remain confidential. f. Medicaid-funded Team-based Mobile Crisis Response Team-based mobile crisis response for individuals enrolled in one of the medical assistance programs administered by HFS shall be billed consistent with the HFS CBS Fee Schedule, utilizing all appropriate coding to identify team-based response. Grantees are responsible for employing all reasonable methods to determine whether service recipients are eligible for an HFS medical assistance program, and if so, must bill HFS or the appropriate Managed Care Organization (MCO) for all crisis services delivered. Failure to bill HFS or its MCOs for reimbursable services may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of the grant agreement. g. Follow Up to Mobile Crisis Response Following the initial crisis event, the grantee shall conduct follow-up contacts with the individual in crisis and/or their parent, guardian, or caregiver as appropriate at minimum after 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours. Follow-up shall continue for up to 30 days if deemed necessary by MCR staff. Grantee shall, following the initial crisis event, ensure that the individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis is connected to ongoing treatment and support services, as appropriate, via linkage and referral. Referrals include providing individuals with information about where to access services not provided by the MCR. To meet the broad variety of individuals’ needs, the Grantee will develop a robust catalogue of local resources to which individuals may be referred including, but not limited to: food, shelter, healthcare, childcare, transportation, domestic violence services, refugee/immigrant services, and tools for finding resources (e.g. DHS BEACON, DCFS SPIDER). Linkages include actively supporting individuals in connecting to a needed service, ideally through a warm hand-off, and conducting follow-up to ensure the linkage has successfully occurred. Grantee must document and bill follow-up contacts and services to HFS or the appropriate MCO for any individual enrolled in a medical assistance program administered by HFS. h. On-site Crisis Services Grantee services are expected to be primarily mobile. However, in the event that an individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis presents at the Grantee’s physical location, Grantee staff should provide all medically necessary services consistent with 89 ILAC 140.453, HFS CBS Provider Handbook, and Grant Program requirements. i. Policies and Procedures. Grantee shall create, maintain, and annually update a Mobile Crisis Response program manual that aligns with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and program requirements. This manual shall outline policies and procedures to support full implementation of all service requirements and be developed consistent with: i. The SAMHSA guidance referenced above; ii. The National Practice Guidelines for Peer Support and Supervisors; iii. All guidance provided by DBHR; and iv. All applicable protocols developed with the Statewide and Regional CESSA Advisory Committees and approved by the relevant EMS Medical Director. The manual shall provide a detailed staffing plan sufficient to meet the needs of the community(ies) served and incorporate protocols developed within the Statewide and Regional CESSA Advisory Committees. 12. Outreach and Engagement Grantee shall develop and implement a plan for outreach and engagement to enhance direct connection with individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and increase community awareness of mobile crisis services. The plan should: i. Include outreach and engagement materials comprised of a combination of flyers, brochures, social media postings, videos, public service announcements, etc., as appropriate to educate and promote the Mobile Crisis Response program. ii. At minimum be designed to build and maintain relationships with key social service organizations, including but not limited to: • Other components of the crisis continuum (e.g., 988, hotlines, warm lines, and mobile crisis response teams); • First responders (police, fire, EMT, etc.); and • Medical personnel (primary care physicians, emergency departments, etc.). 13. Quality Assurance and Monitoring Grantee is expected to participate in all quality assurance and monitoring processes as developed by DBHR. This includes, but is not limited to, access to policy and procedures, staff training, staff credentials, case notes, assessments, and physical space and vehicle lease agreements. 14. Data Collection a. Individual Level Data All Grantees must collect and record the following data for each individual served. Note that the majority of data points are yes/no or drop-down field. DBHR will provide a list of options for all drop down fields not included in this document: i. Incident Number (letter indicating source, number indicating specific case) ii. Caller type (first party-self; second party-family member/friend; second party-service provider; third party-someone that does not know individual in crisis) iii. Demographic information • First Name of individual in crisis • Last Name of individual in crisis • Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) • Gender identification (drop down options) • Race/ethnicity (drop down options) • Individual in crisis unhoused (Yes or No) • Individual in crisis has I/DD (Yes or No) • Individual in crisis hearing impaired/deaf (Yes or No) iv. Insurance information (if applicable) • RIN (if applicable) • Insurance payor (drop down options) v. Call details • Date call received • Time call received • Length of call (if 988 transfer) • Call source (drop down options) • Reason for call (drop down options with an “other” option) vi. Response details • Response type (drop down options) • Time Mobile Crisis Response departed for on-site response • Time Mobile Crisis Response arrived at crisis site • Time Mobile Crisis Response departed from site • Location type (drop down options, urban or rural) • Individual located (Yes or No) vii. Crisis response • Police on site at arrival (Yes or No) • Alternate level of care called for backup (Yes or No); if so, type (drop down options) • Substance used in the last 48 hours (Yes or No) • Mobile Crisis Response intervention outcome (drop down options) • Services provided (if applicable) (drop down options) • Case notes viii. Follow up • Reached for follow up after 24 hours (Yes or No) • Reached for follow up after 48 hours (Yes or No) • Reached for follow up after 72 hours (Yes or No) • Number of follow up attempts made in initial 72-hour period • MCR determined additional follow up needed for up to 30 days (Yes or No) • Client declined follow up (Yes or No) ix. Funding status (drop down options) Collected data for all individuals served shall be reported to DBHR in a format as defined by the DBHR via encrypted list each quarter with the required PRTP, in accordance with CESSA required reporting, and any other reports deemed necessary by DBHR. b. Submission of PRTP and PFR Forms Online DBHR is developing an online system for the submission of PRTP and PFR forms that will replace the submission of electronic forms by email. This system is being developed so that it can be accessed and used by organizations with existing computer resources. When the online system has been fully developed and all users have been trained, this online system will fully replace the email option. Depending on the timing of provider contract finalization, providers may submit electronic forms by email until the online system is complete. At that time, the online system is expected to be the only methodology for submitting PRTP and PFR documentation to DBHR. Other forms may still be required to be submitted by email. Performance Measures 1. Number of budgeted Crisis Clinicians FTEs. 2. Number of actual Crisis Clinician FTEs. 3. Number of budgeted Peer Support Specialist FTEs. 4. Number of actual Peer Support Specialist FTEs. 5. Number of days in the reporting period. 6. Number of days in the reporting period mobile crisis response services were not available 24 hours a day. 7. Number of MCR service referrals received. 8. Number of MCR service referrals received from 988. 9. Number of MCR service referrals that originated with 911 and were dispatched by 988. 10. Number of MCR service referrals received from Living Room Programs. 11. Number of MCR service referrals received from law enforcement. 12. Number of MCR services referrals received from hospitals. 13. Number of MCR services referred from within the provider agency. 14. Number of MCR services referred via provider crisis line. 15. Number of times MCR team dispatched to a crisis situation, regardless of whether the individual was found. 16. Number of individuals who were referred for an in-person, in-community response. 17. Number of individuals who received in-person, in-community MCR services. 18. Number of individuals who received in-person, in-community MCR services in a rural county. 19. Number of individuals who received in-person, in-community MCR services in an urban county. 20. Total number of unduplicated individuals who received in-person, in-community MCR services 21. Number of individuals who were administered the Illinois Crisis Assessment Tool. 22. Number of individuals served by MCR. 23. Number of individuals served by MCR who were screened for substance use. 24. Number of individuals served who reported substance use in the past 48 hours during the substance use screen. 25. Number of individuals served by MCR who received Naloxone. 26. Number of individuals served by MCR who were transported. 27. Number individuals who were reached for follow up after 24 hours. 28. Number individuals who were reached for follow up after 48 hours. 29. Number individuals who were reached for follow up after 72 hours. 30. Number individuals who were reached for follow up for up to 30 days. 31. Number of times MCR staff were dispatched and could not locate the individual in need of support. 32. Average response time from request for MCR services to arrival on scene in rural counties (excluding 911/CESSA calls). (Please provide time in minutes). 33. Average response time from request for MCR services to arrival on scene in urban counties (excluding 911/CESSA calls). (Please provide time in minutes). 34. Average response time from request for MCR services to arrival on scene for CESSA calls originating with 911, regardless of geographic area. (Please provide time in minutes). 35. Average Time MCR remained on scene. (Please indicate time in minutes) (Time on scene is the time of arrival to incident – the time MCR service concludes). 36. Number of requests for MCR when deployment did not occur. Performance Standards 1. 100% of days in the reporting period that MCR services were available 24 hours a day. 2. Rural MCR responses that did not originate with 911 arrived, on average, in under the required 90 minutes. 3. Urban MCR responses arrived, on average, in under the required 60 minutes. 4. MCR responses that originated with 911, regardless of geography, arrived, on average, in under the required 60 minutes. 5. 100% of individuals served by MCR were screened for substance use. 6. 100% of individuals who were referred to MCR for an in-person, in-community response were served with an in-person, in-community response. Cooperative Agreements c. Not Applicable.

Yes

(Grantor-Specific Terms) • This Notice of State Award (NOSA) is not an agreement nor a guarantee of an agreement. IDHS will publish its agreements in the CSA Tracking System after the NOSA is accepted. A signed hard copy is not needed. You also have the option to decline. • If your response(s) to the ICQ questions indicate a weakness in the identified area below, a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is required to be submitted to your cognizant agency. If IDHS is your Cognizant Agency, please send an email to DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov to begin communicating the direction and requirements of the CAP. • If your score from the Merit Review indicates a weakness in the identified area below, a CAP is required to be submitted to DHS after execution of the grant agreement. Within 30 days of award, please send an email to DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov to begin communicating the direction and requirements of the CAP. (Program-Specific Terms) • The eligibility and program requirements outlined in this funding opportunity must be adhered to as the funded project is implemented. Grantees must comply with the milestones and deliverables, performance standards, performance measures, performance data collection and specific conditions as reflected in the grant agreement, DBHR Attachment B and Program Manual. Additional terms and/or conditions may be applied to this award if outstanding financial or programmatic compliance issues are identified by IDHS.

Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations; For-Profit Organizations;

A. The applicant must meet the Registration, Pre-Qualification (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=149873), and any other Mandatory Requirements listed in this funding opportunity. 1. Applicants must provide the following information via the Grantee Portal (https://grants.Illinois.gov/portal) annually to be registered with the State of Illinois as an awardee: a. Organization Name and Contact Information b. Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) c. Unique Identity Number (UEI) d. Organization Type 2. Applicants must be prequalified; therefore, applications from entities that have not prequalified prior to the due date of this application will NOT be reviewed and will NOT be considered for funding. Items a) through e) below are the prequalification requirements. a. Unique Entity Identifiers and SAM Registration. Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual or State awarding agency that is exempt from those requirements under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal or State awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) is required to: i. Be registered in SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home) before the application due date. ii. Provide a valid unique entity identifier (UEI) (https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0038428&sys_kb_id=3fcba40b1b0a01d40ca4a97ae54bcbd7&spa=1) in its application. iii. Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration by the awarding agency. iv. The State Agency may not make an award until applicant has fully complied with all UEI and SAM requirements. v. The State Agency may determine that an applicant is not qualified if they have not complied with all requirements and use that determination as a basis to award another applicant or applicants. b. Must be in “good standing” with the Illinois Secretary of State if the Illinois Secretary of State requires the entity’s organization type to be registered. c. Must not be on the Illinois Stop Payment List. d. Must not be on the SAM.gov Exclusion List. e. Must not be on the Medicaid Sanctions List (https://www.Illinois.gov/hfs/oig/Pages/SanctionsList.aspx) B. Eligibility Factors for the Principal Investigator or Project Director a. Not applicable C. Additional Eligibility Restrictions (i.e. Geographic Area) a. Applicant must be a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) or a Behavioral Health Center (BHC) with a program approval to provide Crisis Services. b. Program 590 Mobile Crisis Response services will be delivered as a team-based modality with each team being comprised of behavioral health practitioners, including at least: (1) a crisis clinician who, at minimum, meets the qualifications of a Mental Health Professional and (2) a peer support specialist who meets, at minimum, the criteria outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453(b)(7), or who is credentialed as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). c. Applicant must apply to provide crisis services to a Designated Service Area or Areas. The applicant must be able to provide crisis services to the entire Designated Service Area(s) in which their organization has applied. d. In the event multiple organizations are selected for award within one Designated Service Area (DSA) (https://hfs.illinois.gov/medicalproviders/behavioral/sass/lan.html), applicant must be willing to negotiate with DBHR which portions of the DSA they will be responsible for covering, in order to reduce overlap and duplication of services. D. Successful Applicants will not receive an award if pre-award requirements (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=149875) are not met. Qualified status is re-verified nightly. If the entity’s status changes, an email notice is sent to the designated entity representative with a link to the Grantee Portal (https://grants.Illinois.gov/portal) E. Other factors that would disqualify an applicant or application include: 1. Not Applicable. F. Limit on Number of Applications: More than one application per entity is permitted. An Application and Program Narrative is required for each DSA and entity is applying to cover.

NA

Direct Payments for Specific Use

Human Services

• Illinois Medical Assistance Program as a Behavioral Health Clinic or Community Mental Health Center with a program approval to provide Crisis Service • Program staff must be MHPs and include at least 1 CRSS or CPRS per MCR team.

A. Required Content of Application 1. Applications must include the required documents and demonstrate that the program eligibility requirements have been met. The Department will not contact applicants for missing items listed below. Applicants that do not include all the following documents will be considered substantially incomplete and will not be considered for funding. B. Actions needed prior to applying: 1. Applicants must be registered with the State of Illinois and Pre-qualified in the GATA portal prior to applying for Illinois awards. Instructions for creating an account and registering are located at the following link: Illinois GATA Grantee Portal (https://grants.Illinois.gov/portal). Additionally, detailed instructions for registration and prequalification requirements, including the expected amount of time for completion are located here: Grant Applicant Pre-Qualification and Pre-Award Requirements (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27896/documents/Grants/Grant Applicant Pre-Qualification and Pre-Award Requirements_041223.pdf). 2. Registration in CSA is required. The IDHS CSA Tracking System (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61069) is the system the IDHS utilizes for approving budgets and issuing grant awards. It is strongly recommended that if an applicant entity is not already registered in the CSA Tracking System, they should begin the registration as soon as possible so they may submit a signed budget in CSA. Successful applicants will NOT be issued an award without a fully approved budget in the CSA Tracking System. 3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) a. Each Applicant Must: i. Be registered in SAM.gov before submitting its application; ii. Provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in its application; and iii. Continue to maintain an active registration in SAM.gov with current information at all times during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration. b. The Department may not make an award until applicant has fully complied to all UEI and SAM Requirements c. The department may determine that an applicant is not qualified if they have not complied to requirements and use that determination as a basis to award to another applicant. d. If individuals are eligible to apply, they are exempt from this requirement under 2 CFR 25.110(b). e. If the agency exempts any applicants from this requirement under 2 CFR 25.110(c) or (d), a statement to that effect. C. Pre-application materials must be submitted as follows: 1. Not Applicable.

1. Address to Request Application Package A. The complete application package (this Notice of Funding Opportunity, including links to required forms) is available through the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance and the Mental Health Grants – FY 2027 website (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=176617). B. Each Applicant must have access to the internet. The Department’s website will contain information regarding the NOFO and materials necessary for submission. Questions and answers will also be posted on the Department’s website as described in this announcement (Section I (D) 2). It is the responsibility of each applicant to monitor the website and comply with any instructions or requirements related to the NOFO. 2. Submission Dates and Times A. Full applications are due on 3/5/2026 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Central Time. B. Missed Deadlines i. Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered for review or funding. All applicants/applications determined to be non-compliant or otherwise determined to be disqualified from consideration will be separately notified in writing, by email, upon determination. This email will be sent to the email addresses provided in the application and will identify the reason for disqualification. ii. For your records, please keep a copy of your submission with the date and time the application was submitted along with the email address to which it was sent. The deadline will be strictly enforced. iii. IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that the applicant not wait until the last minute to submit an application in case they experience technical difficulties with the submission process. Applicants should keep copies of all documentation that that may prove their application was submitted to the correct location and that it was received by IDHS on or before the deadline. Applicants should also maintain all electronic documentation, including screen shots, email correspondence, help desk ticket numbers, etc. that would document any unforeseen difficulties the applicant may have encountered regarding the timely submission of the application. 3. The Methods for submitting the application: Submission Instructions A. Applicants must electronically submit the complete application packet which includes the following attachments as separate pdf documents: i. Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance ii. Program Narrative iii. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure iv. Budget (entered into the CSA Tracking System as described in section 7. Budget and Budget Narrative below. v. Subcontractor Budgets, if applicable vi. Advance Payment Request Cash Budget Form (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/444985-202405.pdf, submit as a separate attachment (no submission will result in default to Reimbursement Method) vii. Other Required Attachments • Applicants applying for more than one Designated Service Area should submit on a separate pdf document a list of all Designated Services Areas their organization is applying for, listed in order of preference. B. Applications must be submitted via email to DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov. The application will be electronically time-stamped upon receipt. Application submissions or delivery to any other email address or contact, including other IDHS offices or employees, will not be considered for review or funding. Applications will not be accepted if received by fax machine, hard copy, disk, or thumb drive. C. Include the following in the subject line: i. Your Entity Name ii. Program 590 Crisis Care System iii. Designate Service Area D. Documents must NOT include a password. E. Software or Electronic Capabilities i. Each applicant must have access to the internet. The Department's website will contain information regarding the NOFO and materials necessary for submission. Questions and answers will also be posted on the Department's website as described in this announcement. It is the responsibility of each applicant to monitor that website and comply with any instructions or requirements relating to the NOFO. F. Applicants are required to notify the Department within 48 hours of the deadline, if they did not receive an email notifying them that their application was received. If the applicant does not receive an email and does not notify the Department within 48 hours, their application will be considered a late submission and will NOT be reviewed or scored. The applicant will NOT have the right to protest the submission/receipt of their application to the Department after the 48 hours. In the event of a dispute the applicant bears the burden of proof that the application was received on time at the email location listed above (and that the budget was submitted into the CSA Tracking System on time). 4. If you are experiencing system problems or technical difficulties submitting your application, you may contact: A. Name: Rob Putnam B. Email: DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov 5. Intergovernmental Review A. This funding opportunity is NOT subject to Executive Order 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” 6. Program Narrative Content and Attachments A. Program Narrative: The program narrative makes up the bulk of the application. Please provide a complete response as specified in Section VI. If the program narrative is missing from your application packet, your application will receive a score of zero points and your agency will not meet the criteria to receive a grant under this notice of funding opportunity. B. Program Narrative Content and Attachments: If the applicant believes that the subject has been adequately addressed in another part of the application narrative, then provide the cross-reference to the appropriate part of the narrative. If a cross-reference is not included in the section, the reviewer will not consider content contained within that specific section. 7. Budget and Budget Narrative A. Applicants must enter an FY27 budget electronically in the CSA Tracking System. B. Budget must be electronically signed and submitted in the CSA Tracking System. Budget must be signed by the Provider's Chief Executive Officer and/or Chief Financial Officer. C. IMPORTANT: Please be sure budget status in CSA says "GATA Budget signed and submitted to program review." This status will appear after the budget is electronically signed by the agency CEO or CFO and submitted to IDHS. See IDHS CSA Tracking System webpage for additional information on CSA at IDHS: CSA Tracking System (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61069). A copy is not to be submitted along with the application packet. A separate budget and budget narrative must be completed, for each Designated Service Area (https://hfs.illinois.gov/medicalproviders/behavioral/sass/lan.html) for which you are applying. Under “Grant Suffix” Column in CSA you must include the suffix listed. i. The Designated Service Area and suffixes are as follows: ? Designated Service Area 1: Suffix A01 ? Designated Service Area 2: Suffix A02 ? Designated Service Area 3: Suffix A03 ? Designated Service Area 4: Suffix A04 ? Designated Service Area 5: Suffix A05 ? Designated Service Area 6: Suffix A06 ? Designated Service Area 7: Suffix A07 ? Designated Service Area 8: Suffix A08 ? Designated Service Area 9: Suffix A09 ? Designated Service Area 10: Suffix A10 ? Designated Service Area 11: Suffix A11 ? Designated Service Area 12: Suffix A12 ? Designated Service Area 13: Suffix A13 ? Designated Service Area 14: Suffix A14 ? Designated Service Area 15: Suffix A15 ? Designated Service Area 16: Suffix A16 ? Designated Service Area 17: Suffix A17 ? Designated Service Area 18: Suffix A18 ? Designated Service Area 19: Suffix A19 ? Designated Service Area 20: Suffix A20 ? Designated Service Area 21: Suffix A21 ? Designated Service Area 22: Suffix A22 ? Designated Service Area 23: Suffix A23 ? Designated Service Area 24: Suffix A24 ? Designated Service Area 25: Suffix A25 ? Designated Service Area 26: Suffix A26 ? Designated Service Area 27: Suffix A27 ? Designated Service Area 28: Suffix A28 ? Designated Service Area 29: Suffix A29 ? Designated Service Area 30: Suffix A30 ? Designated Service Area 31: Suffix A31 ? Designated Service Area 32: Suffix A32 D. The budget and narrative must tie fiscal activity to program objectives and deliverables and demonstrate that all proposed costs are: i. Reasonable and necessary ii. Allocable, and iii. Allowable as defined by program regulatory requirements and the Uniform Guidance (2CFR 200), as applicable. E. Deadline for submission of the budget, in the CSA Tracking System, is the same as the application deadline. F. A Budget Template can be used as a tool to assist in determining expenses; however, the final budget must be completed in the CSA Tracking System. The pdf budget or paper copy will not be accepted. Applicants will NOT be issued an award without the applicant’s fully approved budget in the CSA Tracking System. G. NOTE: The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is now disabling external Illinois.gov IDs if they have not been used for 114 days. If you receive the error "HPDIA0309W This account is disabled," your ID has been disabled and cannot be re-activated by changing your password. You need to contact the DoIT HelpDesk at [217-524-DoIT (3648) or 312-814-DoIT (3648)] or their website at Report A Problem (https://doit.Illinois.gov/support/rap-step1.html). Request that they create an incident to re-enable your external ID. You will need to provide your external ID (firstname.lastname@external.Illinois.gov) and the error message (this account is disabled). Please be sure to Reset Your Password (https://cmsapps.Illinois.gov/adimprod/Reset/GatherIdentity.aspx) every 3 months so your account is not disabled. H. There is space when preparing the budget on each line item for the budget narrative. For each line in the budget the applicant will describe why each expenditure is necessary for program implementation and how the amount was determined. Please include cost allocations as necessary. The Budget narrative (including MTDC base exclusions as appropriate) must clearly identify indirect costs, direct program costs, direct administrative costs, and describe how the specified resources and personnel have been allocated for the tasks and activities within each line item. The budget should be prepared to reflect 12 months. I. See Instructions (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=84585) for the Budget Template 8. Required Forms A. Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance: The Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance is a three-page document used to formalize organization's request to apply for funding. A Suffix will need to be used when submitting your budget (under “NOFO Suffix” in CSA). Details about this can be found in Section IV(A)(4) above. A separate Application and Program Narrative must be submitted for each Designate Service Area (DSA). For example, if an applicant applies for funding for DSA1 and DSA2, two Applications and two Narratives must be submitted, one associated with each Designated Service Area. i. The document requires the electronic or wet(ink) signature and email address of the organization's authorized representative. This email address will be used for official communication between the Department and the applicant organization for matters regarding this application. ii. Page one of the application is pre-populated with the appropriate information. Applicants must not complete anything on Page one. iii. On Page three, applicants will need to include the amount for the specific Designated Service Area on each individual application which they are applying and sign. iv. The correct application must be used. B. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure - The grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=142947) is a required for all grant award programs. The document requires agencies to identify actual or potential conflicts of interest. The form must be signed by a representative of the organization. 9. Required Format A. The narrative portion must follow the page maximums where prescribed and must be organized in the format outlined or points may be deducted. A Program Narrative for each Designated Service Area is required using the Designated Service Area and suffix numbers listed above. B. The department may determine that an applicant is not qualified if they have not complied to requirements and use that determination as a basis to award to another applicant. C. Each Program Narrative shall not exceed 10 pages. If there are more than 10 pages, the remaining pages will not be reviewed or scored. D. All documents must be typed using Times New Roman 12-point type, 100% magnification and use black typeface on a white background, Except for letterhead. E. For charts and tables only, Times New Roman 10-point with color may be used. F. Each Program Narrative must be typed, single-spaced with 1-inch margins on all sides. G. Each submission must be on 8 1/2 x 11-inch page size using pdf. H. Attachments: If attachments are required as part of this NOFO, they must be submitted at the time of the application. • Applicants applying for more than one Designated Service Area should submit on a separate pdf document a list of all Designated Services Areas their organization is applying for, listed in order of preference 10. Unallowable Costs A. All applicants will use grant funds according to the guidelines, conditions, and parameters set forth in this funding notice and in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of any applicable federal awards. B. Please refer to 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, PART 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles to determine the appropriateness of costs (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1). C. Allowable costs are those that are necessary and reasonable based on the activity(ies) contained in the scope of work, are justified in the Budget Narrative, and are allowable under Subpart E of 2 CFR 200. It is expected that administrative costs, both direct and indirect, will represent a small portion of the overall program budget. Any budget deemed to include inappropriate or excessive administrative costs will not be approved. Program budgets and narratives must detail how all proposed expenditures are necessary for program implementation. D. Unallowable costs: Please refer to 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, PART 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1) to determine the appropriateness of costs. 11. Questions A. IDHS encourages inquiries concerning this funding opportunity and welcomes the opportunity to answer questions from applicants. Questions and IDHS/DBHR Responses “Q&A" (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=177221) will be posted to the website. B. Deadline for Questions is February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time and must be sent to: 1. Rob Putnam only to: DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov C. Questions about this NOFO will ONLY be accepted via email to: DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov. D. The subject line of the email MUST state: • 590 Crisis Care System - Question(s) 12. Mandatory Forms and Submissions A. Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=177018) B. Program Narrative C. Uniform Grant Budget Template (https://gata.illinois.gov/resources.html) submitted in CSA. Instructions can be found at (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=84585) D. Subcontractor Budget, if applicable submit as a separate attachment E. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=142947) submit as a separate attachment (no submission will result in default to Reimbursement Method) F. Advance Payment Request Cash Budget (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/444985-202405.pdf) submit as a separate attachment (no submission will result in default to Reimbursement Method)

1. Responsiveness Review A. Applications that are received will be reviewed within 2 business days to ensure they meet the criteria for consideration. Applications that do not meet the criteria in paragraph B below will be rejected and not entered into the Merit Review process. B. The following are the criteria that must be met for eligibility: i. Applicant has a current registration with the State of Illinois in the Grantee Portal. ii. Applicant has an active Sam.gov public account. iii. Applicant has an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with Sam.gov iv. Applicant is in “good standing” with the Secretary of State. v. Applicant is not on the DHS Stop Payment List Service or the Illinois Stop Payment List. vi. Applicant is not on the Sam.gov Exclusion List. vii. Applicant is not on the Illinois Medicaid Sanctions List. viii. Program specific eligibility restrictions. a. Applicant must be a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) or a Behavioral Health Center (BHC) with a program approval to provide Crisis Services. b. Program 590 staffing must be Mental Health Professionals (MHP) and include at least 1 Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) per Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team. c. Applicant must be able to provide crisis services to the entire Designated Service Area(s) in which their organization has applied. d. In the event multiple organizations are selected for award within one Designated Service Area (DSA), applicant must be willing to negotiate with DBHR which portions of the DSA they will be responsible for covering, in order to reduce overlap and duplication of services. C. Restrictions on eligibility for State awards are referenced in 44 Ill Admin Code 7000.70. Program specific eligibility restrictions are referenced in this Notice of Funding Opportunity. D. All applicants/applications determined to be non-compliant or otherwise determined to be disqualified from consideration will be notified. This email will be sent to the email addresses provided in the application and will identify the reason for disqualification. 2. Review Criteria A. Evaluation criteria is based upon requirements set forth in 44 Ill Admin Code 7000.350 Merit Review of Applications and the IDHS Merit Review Manual. The review criterion and sub-criterion include the following: i. Label each section of the Program Narrative utilizing the format provided below. It must be organized in the format outlined below or points may be deducted. Information must be provided in the section in which it is requested. ii. Please see Section Application Procedures: 9 Required Format as you are preparing the Program Narrative for the required format. The Program Narrative shall not exceed 10 pages. If there are more than 10 pages, the remaining pages will not be reviewed or scored. iii. To be successful in the application process, applicants must submit the following information as part of the grant application process. Please provide a complete response to the following sections: a. Executive Summary – Not Scored b. Need – Point Value 15: The purpose of this section is for the applicant to provide a clear and accurate picture of the need for these services within the Designated Service Area (DSA), an understanding of the communities and behavioral health service landscape of the DSA, and demonstrate how the proposed project will address identified needs at a high level. Examples and data that demonstrate how the proposal supports the Mobile Crisis Response grant should be included. Please include examples, ideally with narrative details and data, highlighting your agency’s relevant experience whenever possible. • Please list the Designated Service Area (https://hfs.illinois.gov/medicalproviders/behavioral/sass/lanmap1.html) that your organization is applying to serve. • Describe the demographic characteristics of the DSA your agency plans to serve with your Mobile Crisis Response program and the experiences that prepare your agency to serve these communities. • Describe how your Mobile Crisis Response program will complement and work with other crisis services in your proposed DSA, using the Three Essential Elements outlined in SAMHSA’s 2025 National Guidelines for a Behavioral Health Coordinated System of Crisis Care (https://988crisissystemshelp.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/national-guidelines-crisis-care-pep24-01-037.pdf) (someone to contact, someone to respond, and a safe place for help) as a framework. • Describe the service gaps in the Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum in your proposed DSA and how your Mobile Crisis Response program will navigate the described landscape while serving individuals in crisis c. Capacity/Agency Qualifications - Point Value 30: The purpose of this section is for the applicant to provide a more detailed plan and demonstration of capacity to meet the needs described above (Need). Please include examples, ideally with narrative details and data, highlighting your agency’s relevant experience whenever possible. • Describe your agency’s plan for securing physical space and transportation so staff can provide crisis services at the location of the individual in need of services. • Describe your agency’s history of, ability to, and/or plan to bill Medicaid for Mobile Crisis Response services. Share other Medicaid billing experience if relevant. • Please provide your current MRO-MCR Program Review Outcome letter from the OMI Medicaid Technical Assistance Center demonstrating that you are approved to provide Mobile Crisis Response under Medicaid and your agency's provider network agreements with each HFS contracted MCO. • Describe your agency’s plan for securing technology and other equipment required for Mobile Crisis Response staff including: o Dedicated crisis line and dispatch method that can support direct calls, transfers from 988, and transfers from 911 as outlined in the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act (CESSA); o Technology for crisis staff to remain safe and contact supports in the field; o Technology for collecting and maintaining required data; o Naloxone; o Resource information sheets; and o Items to ensure comfort and wellbeing of individuals being served. • Describe a detailed recruitment, staffing, and retention plan that is: o Reflective of the demographics of the community served o Includes a Program Director o Allows for team-based MCR coverage 24/7/365 for your DSA by 2 staff, one of whom who serves as the crisis clinician and meets the qualifications of an MHP and one of whom serves as a peer support specialist. The peer support specialist must minimally meet the qualifications defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.453(b)(7), or be credentialed as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS); and o Includes access to a QMHP and Substance Use Professional 24/7/365 d. Quality - Description of Program Services - Point Value 30: The purpose of this section is for the applicant to provide a detailed, clear, and accurate picture of its intended Mobile Crisis Response design that indicates its ability to satisfy the requirements of the Mobile Crisis Response program grant. Please include examples, ideally with narrative details and data, highlighting your agency’s relevant experience whenever possible. • Describe how your agency plans to provide community-based Mobile Crisis Response services, focusing on the following: o Using a standardized assessment, as provided by DBHR, when receiving crisis calls; o After receiving a dispatch call from any source, MCR staff arriving on-site where the individual in crisis is located within 60 minutes if located in an urban county and 90 minutes if located in a rural county. Urban and rural county designations align with the designations set by the Illinois Department of Public Health; o Responding on a no-decline basis when a referral comes from 988 or 911 via 988; o Collaborating with any other first responders on site; o Provide person-centered, team-based, crisis care that reduces the chance of re-traumatization; o Empowering the Peer Support Specialist to, whenever possible, be the first to engage an individual in crisis and to set the tone for the response, and support the individual throughout the entire encounter; o Ensuring the Peer Support Specialist is supporting the individual in crisis in answering questions or providing information so that the Crisis Clinician can complete the Illinois Crisis Assessment Tool (I-CAT), substance use disorder screen (where substance use is indicated), and any other screenings in a clinically appropriate manner; o Linking the individual to higher levels of care when needed; o Maintaining digital documentation for each response, including case notes, that can be made available to DBHR for review; and o Following up with individuals served after the initial crisis response. • Describe how services and supports will be culturally responsive and consider the cultural and linguistic needs of guests. e.g. Bi-lingual staff, availability of interpreters, and bi-lingual materials and resources. • Building on the service delivery plan described above, outline your agency’s Mobile Crisis Response program goals, including: o SMART goals for the program; o A numeric goal for number of individuals served with Mobile Crisis Response services per quarter in your requested DSA; and o A timeline showing how you will build your program to be ready to provide services on 7/1/2026. • Describe the agency’s outreach and engagement plan, including: o A description of how the agency will develop and implement an outreach and engagement plan to ensure guests from diverse communities who would benefit from access to Mobile Crisis Response know about the program and how to request services; o A description of the plan to build and maintain relationships with other parts of the crisis response and social service landscape , including but not limited to other components of the crisis continuum (e.g. 988, Living Rooms, Crisis Residential, Crisis Stabilization Units, and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics), first responders (e.g. Police, Fire, EMS, etc.), medical personnel (e.g. primary care physicians, emergency departments, etc.); and o A plan for developing materials for marketing and promoting the Mobile Crisis Response program. e. Data Collection, Evaluation and Reporting Criteria - Point Value 25: The purpose of this section is to ensure accountability at all levels of service provision, aligned with IDHS’ practice of performance-based contracting with its Grantee agencies. The articulation and achievement of measurable outcomes help to ensure that we are delivering the most effective mobile crisis response services possible. At a minimum, Grantees will be expected to collect, and report data indicators and measures as described in this NOFO. Be as specific as possible and include examples, ideally with narrative details and data, highlighting your agency’s relevant experience whenever possible. • Describe how your agency will collect, and report data on the performance measures and standards as described in this NOFO. Reference any relevant systems and technology. • Describe how your agency will collect, protect, and share individual level data as described in the NOFO. Reference any relevant systems and technology. • Describe your agency’s quality improvement process to ensure compliance with stated Mobile Crisis Response design, including the incorporation of feedback from individuals served. • Describe your agencies risk management strategy and related protocols. • Describe how your agency will assess individuals’ insurance coverage status, with a focus on Medicaid status, to ensure grant invoices do not include any expenses that were Medicaid eligible. Comment on how this will fit in with your service delivery plan. B. All competitive grant applications are subject to merit review. C. Cost sharing will not be considered when evaluating the application. D. IDHS/DBHR staff familiar with the requirements of the program will score and review the application package. E. Review team members will have no conflicts of interest and will read and evaluate application packages independently. F. Applications that fail to meet the criteria described in Section II. Eligibility will not be scored and/or considered for funding. G. Applications must follow the instructions in Section V. Submission Requirements and Details. 3. Review and Selection Process A. The process for evaluation of the application is as follows: i. The numerical score may not be the sole award criterion. ii. The Department reserves the right to consider other factors such as: geographical distribution, demonstrated need, and agency past performance as a state awardee, etc. iii. While the recommendation of the review panel will be a key factor in the funding decision, the Department maintains final authority over funding decisions and considers the findings of the reviewers to be non-binding recommendations. Any internal documentation used in scoring or awarding of grants shall not be considered public information. B. In the event of a tie with insufficient funding for all tied applications, the Department may choose to elect one of the following options: i. Apply one or more of the additional factors for consideration described above to prioritize the applications; or ii. Partially fund each of the tied applications; or iii. Not fund any of the tied applications. C. The Department reserves the right to negotiate with applicants to adjust award amounts, targets, deliverables, etc. These negotiations do not obligate IDHS to provide funding, nor should an applicant draw any conclusions about the Department's intentions to fund or not fund the application. 4. Risk Review A. IDHS conducts risk assessments for all awardees, prior to the award being issued. i. An agency wide FY27 Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) is to be completed by the awardee within the Grantee Portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal) prior to the deadline listed below. The ICQ evaluates fiscal, administrative, and programmatic risk in the following categories: a. Quality of Management Systems b. Financial and Programmatic Reporting c. Ability to Effectively Implement Award Requirements d. Awardee Audits ii. The deadline to submit the FY27 ICQ is March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time iii. A program specific Programmatic Risk Assessment conducted by the awarding agency to evaluate the following categories: a. Programmatic financial stability b. Management systems and standards that would affect the program. c. Programmatic audit and monitoring findings d. Ability to effectively implement program requirements. e. External partnerships f. Programmatic reporting iv. Risk assessments are not intended to be punitive in nature, rather they are conducted in order to evaluate the support, technical assistance, and training that may be needed for the awardee and the level of monitoring that is needed for the award. a. Risk assessments may result in Specific Conditions being placed on the award to include more frequent monitoring or the implementation of a corrective action plan. B. Simplified Acquisition Threshold - Federal and State awards i. It is anticipated that grants under this award may receive an award over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (as defined in 48 CFR part 2, subpart 2.1 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1/subchapter-A/part-2/subpart-2.1); the dollar amount set by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), currently at $250,000 (with some exceptions)). Potential grantees under this notice of funding opportunity may receive an award in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Therefore, the grantee is subject to the simplified acquisition threshold and related requirements. a. Prior to making an award with a total amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, IDHS is required to review and consider any information about the applicant that is in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through SAM. (Currently FAPIIS) (See 41 U.S.C. 2313 (https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section2313&num=0&edition=prelim)). b. That an applicant, at its option, may review information in the designated integrity and performance systems accessible through SAM and comment on any information about itself that a State or Federal awarding agency previously entered and is currently in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through SAM. c. IDHS will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information in the designated integrity and performance system, in making a judgment about the applicants’ integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under State and Federal awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as described in 2 CFR 200.206 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.206).

The release of this NOFO does not obligate the Illinois Department of Human Services to make an award. Anticipated Start Date and Periods of Performance for new grant awards A. Subject to appropriation, the grant period will begin no sooner than 07/01/2026 and will continue through 06/30/2027. State Award Notices A. Applicants recommended for funding under this NOFO following the review and selection process will receive a Notice of State Award (NOSA). The NOSA shall include: i. Grant award amount ii. The terms and conditions of the award iii. Specific conditions, if any, assigned to the applicant based on the fiscal and administrative risk assessment (ICQ), programmatic risk assessments (PRA), and the Merit Review. B. Note: The Department cannot issue a NOSA until the successful applicant has an FY27 approved budget entered into the CSA Tracking System. The applicant shall receive the NOSA through the Grantee Portal. The NOSA must be accepted/declined by the grants officer (or equivalent). This NOSA effectively accepts the state award amount and all conditions set forth within the notice. The NOSA is the document authorizing the department to proceed with issuing an agreement. The Agency NOSA must be remitted within the Grantee Portal. C. The NOSA is NOT an authorization to begin performance (to the extent that it allows charging to State awards of pre-award costs; pre-award costs are incurred at the non-State entities own risk unless they have received written prior approval to begin performance). D. The authorizing document to begin performance is the fully executed Uniform Grant Agreement (UGA) signed by the grants officer, or equivalent. This is the official document that obligates funds. The UGA is sent to the non-State entity via the CSA Tracking System. The non-State entity will print and sign the signature page of the UGA and return signature page to DHS.OCA.SignaturePages@Illinois.gov. A final signed copy of the UGA will be provided to the non-State entity via an upload into the CSA Tracking system. E. Applicants who are not eligible due to registration or pre-qualification issues, or late applications will be notified that they are ineligible for consideration when their application is processed. F. A written Notice of Denial shall be sent to the applicants not receiving an award following the Merit Review process. Administrative and National Policy Requirements A. The agency awarded funds shall provide services as set forth in the IDHS grant agreement and shall act in accordance with all State and Federal statutes and administrative rules applicable to the provision of the services. B. You can find a sample of the grant agreement at IDHS Uniform Grant Agreement (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29741). C. Payment Terms i. It is the policy of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) that this policy complies with 2 CFR 200.302, 2 CFR 200.305, 31 CFR 205 (Procedures implementing the Cash Management Improvement Act and Treasury State Agreement (TSA)) and 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.120 (GOMB Adoption of Supplemental Rules for Grant Payment Methods). Three different award payment methods exist, namely Advance Payment, Reimbursement, and Working Capital Advance (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=140492). ii. Grantees selecting the Advance Payment Method, or the Working Capital Advance Payment Method must complete the Advance Payment Request Cash Budget Template as described in the procedures above. In addition, please note: If you will be submitting the Advance Payment Request Cash Budget, it must be submitted with the application materials as a separate document. iii. The Monthly Invoice IL444-5257 Template must be used for all DBHR programs and submitted no later than 15 days after the end of the month. All invoices shall be HIIPA compliant and encrypted utilizing DHS approved encryption software and emailed to DBHR at the email address listed above. iv. Grantee may be required to provide supporting documentation for expenses, including but not limited to: paystubs, timesheets, and receipts for goods and services. v. Invoice and PFR Email Address for General Grants: DHS.DBHR.QuarterlyReports@Illinois.gov vi. Invoice and PFR Email Address for Williams Consent Decree: DHS.DBHR.WilliamsInvoices@Illinois.gov vii. Invoice and PFR Email Address for Colbert Consent Decree: DHS.DBHR.ColbertInvoices@Illinois.gov D. Payment Forms i. Monthly Invoice (IL444-5257) (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=95429) ii. Advance Payment Request Cash Budget Form (IL444-4985) (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/444985-202405.pdf) submit as a separate attachment (no submission will result in default to Reimbursement Method).

• The Department must receive the Full Application Packet: o Due on 3/5/2026 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Central Time

• 60 - 90 days

Merit Review Appeal Process A. Competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal and shall be reviewed by IDHS' Appeal Review Officer (ARO). Submission of Appeal A. Appeals submission IDHS contact information: i. Name of Agency contact for appeals: Robert Putnam ii. Email of Agency contact for appeals: DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov iii. Email Subject Line: Applicant Name - 590 Crisis Care System - Appeal B. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the appeals submission IDHS contact listed above, who will send it to the IDHS Appeal Review Officer (ARO) for consideration. C. An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice has been published. D. The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following: i. Name and address of the appealing party ii. Identification of the grant iii. Statement of reasons for the appeal iv. Supporting documentation, if applicable Response to Appeal A. IDHS will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the appeal was received. B. IDHS will respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to the appealing party as to why additional time is required. C. The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by IDHS within the time period set in the request. Resolution A. The ARO shall make a recommendation to the Agency Head or designee as expeditiously as possible after receiving all relevant, requested information. B. In determining the appropriate recommendation, the ARO shall consider the integrity of the competitive grant process and the impact of the recommendation on the State Agency. C. The Agency will resolve the appeal by means of written determination. D. The determination shall include, but not be limited to: i. Review of the appeal. ii. Appeal determination. iii. Rationale for the determination.

A. Applications for renewals of existing projects are eligible to compete with applications for new State awards. B. Successful applicants under this NOFO may be eligible to receive two subsequent one-year grant renewals for this program. Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and are based on sufficient appropriation and performance criteria including, but not limited to: i. Grantee has performed satisfactorily during the previous reporting period. ii. All required reports have been submitted on time, unless a written exception has been provided by the Division/Department. iii. No outstanding issues are present (e.g., in good standing with all pre-qualification requirements and no outstanding corrective action, etc.).

Cost Sharing or Match Requirements A. Providers are not required to participate in cost sharing or provide match.

Pre-Award Costs A. Pre-award costs are not allowable. B. IDHS grants are governed by 2 CFR. Part 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles and 30 ILCS 708 which include information on allowable costs, audit requirements, and financial records.

A. Reporting, upon execution of the grant agreement, shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the UGA and related exhibits which include but is not limited to the following: 1. Periodic Financial Reports submitted electronically in accordance with instructions in the UGA no more frequent than quarterly and no less frequent than annually, unless unusual circumstances exist. 2. Periodic Programmatic Reports submitted electronically in accordance with instructions in the UGA no more frequent than quarterly and no less frequent than annually, unless unusual circumstances exist. 3. Close-out Performance Reports and Financial Reports as instructed in the UGA. 4. Other Unique Programmatic Reporting Requirements: additional annual performance data may be collected as directed by the Department and in the format prescribed by the Department. 5. If the State share of any State award may include more than $500,000 over the period of performance applicants are also subject to the reporting requirements reflected in Appendix XII to 2 CFR 200. Noncompliance with any of the identified reports may lead to being placed on the Illinois Stop-Payment List. 6. Non-compliance with any of the identified reports may lead to being placed on the Illinois Stop Payment List (SSPL). Grantee shall submit these reports) to the appropriate email address listed below. Reported expenses should be consistent with the approved annual grant budget. Any expenditure variances require prior Grantor approval in accordance with Article VI of the UGA to be reimbursable. • PFR Email Address for General Grants: DHS.DBHR.QuarterlyReports@Illinois.gov • PFR Email Address for Williams Consent Decree: DHS.DBHR.WilliamsInvoices@Illinois.gov • PFR Email Address for Colbert Consent Decree: DHS.DBHR.ColbertInvoices@Illinois.gov • PPR and PRTP Email Address for All Grants: DHS.DBHR.QuarterlyReports@Illinois.gov 7. DBHR reporting templates and detailed instructions for submitting reports can be found in the Provider section of the IDHS website (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/?item=27893).

• See JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 Auditing Standards

• See JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.430 Record Retention

• The source of funding for this program is State/Federal funds.

• The Department expects to award approximately $54,000,000.

Number of Grant Awards a. The Department anticipates funding approximately 60 grant awards to provide this program. Expected Dollar Amount of Individual Grant Awards a. The Department anticipates that the dollar amount of individual awards will be between $150,000 and $2,000,000. Amount of Funding per Grant Award on average in previous years a. Previous funding amounts per grant award on average was $944,829.

• The Mobile Crisis Response Team program has built a network of clinicians and peers who are able to respond to individuals in need of behavioral health support anywhere in the state, 24/7/365. Since the program began in 2021, it has served thousands of individuals in crisis. Additionally, it has supported Community Mental Health Centers in every corner of the state develop additional crisis capacity.

• Title 59: Mental Health of the Administrative Code

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• IL Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery

• Program Websites o Mental Health Grants – FY2027 https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=176617 o IDHS Grants: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=85526 o IDHS website: www.dhs.state.il.us o Community Service Agreements (CSA) Tracking System: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61069 o Centralized Repository Vault (CRV): https://vault.dhs.Illinois.gov/crvsecure/crv o GATA Learning Management System (LMS): https://gata.Illinois.gov/training.html

• 591 Crisis Care CCBHC Providers

• NA

2/4/2026

FY 2023 : $68,585,105
FY 2024 : $70,005,477
FY 2025 : $70,226,358
FY 2026 : $69,896,647
FY 2027 : $54,000,000