832 Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Community Reintegration NOFO Grant

Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Mental Health

The 832 Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Community Reintegration program focuses on providing structured services for individuals transitioning from psychiatric hospitals to the community. Its goals include reducing inpatient stay lengths, readmission rates, and recidivism, while also prioritizing equity and diversity in service provision. The program aims to ensure a smooth transition through individualized treatment plans and collaboration with various stakeholders, thereby promoting public safety and mental health.

Short Description
Staff provides structured reintegration services in a residential setting to safely transition individuals adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) from the State Operated Psychiatric Hospital (SOPH) to the community with the goal of decreasing secure inpatient lengths of stay, reducing readmission and recidivism. To be successful, staff will provide clinically appropriate Medicaid billable services based on an individualized treatment plan, liaison with the SOPH to ensure consumer transition to the community, prepare and submit statutory reports to the criminal court, provide access to Individual Placement Support (IPS) where possible, develop plan for progressive privileges & monitor compliance with the conditional release plan in collaboration with the IDHS Forensic Community Administrator and streamline re-hospitalization in the community or a SOH when necessary.
Funding Purpose
The general purpose of this program’s funding is to provide structured reintegration services in a residential setting to safely transition individuals adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) from the State Operated Psychiatric Hospital (SOPH) to the community and it is expected to achieve decreased secure inpatient lengths of stay, reducing readmission and recidivism for the public good.
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.