DePaul Family and Community Services
Last updated on Jul 4, 2021
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan
  • State mental health agency
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

2219 North Kenmore Avenue
Chicago, IL - 60614

T (773) 325-7780

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Community Mental Health Center

DePaul Family and Community Services is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. DePaul Family and Community Services is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Office of Community Assistance - Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
David Wortman ( Deputy Director )
500 E. Monroe Street, R2
Springfield, IL - 62701
Phone: 217-785-1709
Fax: 217-558-4107
David.wortman@illinois.gov
https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx
Office of Community Assistance - Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Adrian Angel, MS ( Community Services Block Grant Program M )
500 E. Monroe Street, R2
Springfield, IL - 62701
Phone: 217-785-3498
Fax: 217-558-4107
Adrian.Angel@illinois.gov

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. DePaul Family and Community Services accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. DePaul Family and Community Services is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

DePaul Family and Community Services receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

DePaul Family and Community Services Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

State welfare or child and family services funds

DePaul Family and Community Services recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed