510-RTLR Regions The Living Room

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking applicants to provide a Living Room Program, a crisis respite program that offers non-clinical services and supports to individuals in crisis. The program will operate 24/7 and provide a safe, inviting atmosphere for guests to calmly process their crisis and learn wellness strategies. The program will be staffed by peer recovery support specialists and will offer services such as peer welcome, screening, referral/linkage, on-site services and support, transportation, and short-term follow-up. The program will serve individuals 18 years and older who are experiencing crises and will provide services that are voluntary and based on the guest's choice. Key features of the program include: * 24/7 operation * Staffed by peer recovery support specialists * Provides non-clinical services and supports * Offers peer welcome, screening, referral/linkage, on-site services and support, transportation, and short-term follow-up * Serves individuals 18 years and older who are experiencing crises * Services are voluntary and based on the guest's choice * Program will operate in Rockford, Springfield or Decatur, East St. Louis