59 Ill. Adm. Code 132.70
Definition, Characteristics and Incentives
Section 132.70Â
Definition, Characteristics and Incentives
a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Certified
Comprehensive Community Mental Health Centers are a specialty service provider
type embedded in the community with knowledge and expertise in providing
services to adults with or at risk of serious mental illnesses (SMI) and/or
children and youth with or at risk of serious emotional disturbances (SED.Â
CMHCs respond to the unique mental health needs of the community with a
continuum of services ranging from prevention/promotion through treatment and
recovery. CMHCs collaborate with other social service and health care
providers to deliver integrated care to individuals in the identified
geographic service area. CMHCs must be nonprofit or local government entities.
b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CMHCs
shall:
1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Comply
with all requirements of a CSP as articulated in Subpart B, in addition to the
requirements set forth in this Subpart C.
2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Operate
within a system of care that provides treatment, habilitation and support
services.
3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide
a comprehensive strengths-based array of mental health services within an
identified geographic service area.
4)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide
care to individuals with or at risk for SMI/SED by using a person-centered approach
to care performed by an interdisciplinary team.
5)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Serve
individuals who have complex needs as a result of child welfare, justice or
multisystem involvement, medical co-morbidity, homelessness, dual disorders,
etc.
6)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ensure
the connectability of services in the service area for individuals across the
life span.
7)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide
services in the client's natural settings.
8)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide
a safety net for individuals with SMI/SED who are indigent.
9)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide
outreach and engagement to individuals in need of mental health services.
10)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide
evidence-based and evidence-informed developmentally appropriate practices in a
proficient manner.
11)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide
for a screening prior to a referral to a more intensive level of care.
12)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide
education and resources to the public on mental health issues, including
suicide prevention and wellness.
13)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Prioritize
principles of recovery, system of care, trauma informed care, and culturally
relevant practices.
14)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Provide
access or linkage to psychiatric services and other health and social services.
c)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CMHCs
are the only entities that may pursue certifications of the following programs:
1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Assertive Community
Treatment Programs; and
2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Psychosocial
Rehabilitation Programs.
d)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DHS-DMH
will recognize certified CMHCs as preferred provider types when awarding State
grant funds to support mental health treatment programs and services as State
laws permit.
e)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DHS-DMH
will recognize certified CMHCs as preferred provider types when pursuing
federal or other grants within DMH or when awarding federal pass-through funds
as federal and State laws permit.
f)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DHS-DMH
will recognize certified CMHCs as preferred provider types when establishing
technical assistance and training programs.