Counseling and Treatment

Transitional Group Home placements available in three locations in Champaign. Recovery focused and individualized to assist individuals with serious mental health conditions transition successfully back into independent living in the community. Under 24 hour supervision the residents receive training and assistance in such areas as activities of daily living, medication monitoring, medication education, personal and environmental health and safety.

Case Managers partner with consumers in assessing needs, obtaining services, treatment and supports. The focus is on recovery and self-management. The individual and the Case Manager plan, coordinate, monitor and advocate for services and supports directed toward the achievement of the individual’s goals for community living. Case Management Services are available to adults 18 years and older assessed with serious mental illnesses and with significant need. Within the Community Support Team, there are several levels of case management services provided, from intensive (weekly or more often contact) to general support (monthly or as needed contact).

Case Management is a service that is provided to consumers in the community as well as in a number of the agency operated residential programs, including Roundhouse, Homeless Youth, Supportive Transition Empowerment Program (STEP), TIMES Center Level II Transitional Living Program, Homestead apartments, the Permanent Housing Assertive Community Treatment program (PH-ACT), Elm St. Apartments, Carroll Ave. Apartments in Urbana, Village Apartments in Rantoul and the three 24 hour group homes.

Consumers of Community Elements who participate in the Drug Court Program in our community receive specialized case management services, including consultation and collaboration with Prairie Center Health Systems, Inc. and the full Drug Court team. The purpose is to simultaneously address mental health and substance abuse issues in an efficient and comprehensive manner, enhancing the probability of success in the Drug Court Program and resolution of recovery issues related to mental health.

An outpatient therapy program that responds to the counseling needs of adults and youth. On site services are available at both the Fox Drive and Park Street locations. Off site services are available in Rantoul at the Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County. Services include individual, family, couple, group, play and art therapy. The Counseling Team utilizes a strength based, solution focused approach to meet the needs of individuals and families. Counseling services are also provided at the Urbana School Health Clinic, Urbana Middle School, Urbana Elementary Schools, Rantoul Township High School and READY alternative school.

This 24-hour, 365 days a year program includes both the Crisis Team and the Crisis Line. Clinicians respond to requests for face-to-face clinical assessments in Champaign County and to Crisis Line calls in Champaign and Ford Counties. The Crisis Team has working agreements with a number of local organizations within the community including:

• Provena Covenant Medical Center
• Carle Foundation Hospital
• Urbana Police Department
• Champaign Police Department
• U of I Police
• U of I Counseling Department for students, faculty and staff.

Clinicians provide intervention by conducting mental health assessments at various locations throughout the community, by supporting Crisis Line Volunteers, and by directly answering the Crisis Line.

Screens adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system for symptoms of major mental illness. Provides case management services to youth and family in an effort to divert the youth from further juvenile justice involvement.

Intensive community based program available to individuals with psychiatric disabilities or individuals with dual diagnosis including psychiatric, developmental or HIV Aids related disabilities who are homeless and in need of supportive services. A limited number of housing vouchers funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development are available for PH-ACT clients. These programs maximize positive outcomes and reduce chronic homelessness for individuals with psychiatric disabilities or individuals with dual diagnosis including psychiatric, developmental or HIV Aids related disabilities.

Psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management services are available for adult, children and youth.

These services are recovery oriented for people with psychiatric disorders who need support, education and skill building to increase their wellness and quality of life. Dynamic services are provided through group therapy and education as well as differentiated individual counseling.

The Respite Center is a 7 bed short-term residential crisis treatment center designed to stabilize clients who are in a crisis situation. The Respite Center accepts adults, male and female, for to 2 weeks of psychiatric and short term mental health services. Referrals to appropriate services and providers for more long term needs are made by the Respite Center staff.

Temporary homeless shelter serving community referred youth who are runaway, homeless, or at-risk for runaway or homelessness. Providing counseling and supportive services in a community integrated home type setting.

A small number of Section 8 and Rental Assistance programs funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development are available for individuals who are homeless and in need of housing and supportive services. These programs maximize positive outcomes and reduce chronic homelessness for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

Transitional Living Program for runaway or homeless youth ages 16-21; provides counseling and case management services; limited availability for supportive housing for STEP clients.

Provides intensive outreach counseling/case management to children in foster care in order to stabilize placements.

A Transitional Living program serving homeless men in Champaign County. The program can house 50 men in Level I and 20 in Level II. Clients receive an array of supportive services to help in preparation for independent living. The program also supports a community soup kitchen serving 3 meals daily, 7 days a week.