Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) | Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services - Greater DeKalb County
12 Health Services Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115
Eligibility
Open to children and youth ages 21 and younger who are currently enrolled in a medical program through the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, including those enrolled in Medicaid Managed Care Organizations; children and youth under the guardianship of DCFS while already hospitalized for psychiatric reasons; children and youth enrolled in a medical program from the Department of Public Aid; children and youth ages 18 and younger being considered for public-funded psychiatric hospitalization
Required documents
Call for information
(800) 345-9049
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call CARES line for services
Fees
None
Service area
Dekalb County, IL
Provides the following services for children and youth:
- Crisis intervention
- Short-term stabilization where a child is at risk of self-harm, or harming others
- Individual and family psychotherapy/counseling
- Mental health assessment
- Case management and information on community resources
- Psychiatric services
Date of Last Formal Update
06/25/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services - Greater DeKalb County
Behavioral health services provider.