ARI Sites
ST. CLAIR COUNTY in the 20th Judicial Circuit was one of the original ARI sites in January 2011 and utilizes funding for its intensive supervision probation with services program for individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, as well as the St. Clair County Mental Health Court. The 20th Judicial Circuit's ARI program is operated out of the county's probation department and partners with a jail crisis worker to identify potential participants who have serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders that may be underlying their criminal behavior.
The 20th Judicial Circuit provides ARI participants with cognitive behavioral therapy and Moral Reconation Therapy, group therapy focused on co-occurring disorders, Medication Assisted Treatment, medication assistance, transportation assistance, and participant incentives.
The 20th Judicial Circuit's program is a partnership between the 20th Judicial Circuit Court Services and Probation Department, the 20th Judicial Circuit's Chief Judge, the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office, the St. Clair Public Defender's Office, and community-based mental health and substance use treatment providers. In future years, St. Clair County plans to revitalize its Community Restorative Board and hopes to partner with the local Chamber of Commerce to connect participants in the 20th Judicial Circuit’s ARI program to stable employment opportunities.
Program contact:
Gregory F. Norkus, Director, 20th Judicial Circuit Court Services and Probation Department
618-825-2231
The 24TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT operates ARI programs in three counties: Washington, Perry, and Monroe.
WASHINGTON / PERRY COUNTIES became an ARI site in January 2018 to implement the “Pathway to Recovery” program, a problem-solving court (drug court) certified by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC), which is aimed at reducing the rate of recidivism, further incarceration, and imprisonment of persons with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Participants in Pathway to Recovery attend frequent treatment sessions, support group meetings, and Moral Reconation Therapy. In addition, Pathway to Recovery is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants access to transitional housing assistance, employment services, further education, volunteer opportunities, cell phones for communication with service and treatment providers, and transportation assistance.
Key partners and stakeholders for the Pathway to Recovery program include the Circuit Judge; each county’s State’s Attorney’s and Public Defender’s Offices; the Program Officers who provide supervision and case management; the Program Coordinator; community-based treatment providers; community-based public transportation providers; and short-term transitional housing partners.
MONROE COUNTY began receiving ARI funding as part of the 20th Judicial Circuit in February 2015, to implement a mental health treatment program for individuals assessed at high-risk with identified mental and behavioral health needs. Monroe County transitioned to the 24th Judicial Circuit in December 2022, at which time it joined its ARI program to that of Washington and Perry Counties. Monroe County is working with the AOIC to certify its problem-solving court (drug court) and appoint a dedicated Drug Court Judge, at which point Monroe County ARI participants will become eligible for the Pathway to Recovery program.
The Monroe County ARI program currently operates a high-risk behavioral health docket with enhanced services through a partnership with Human Support Services. The program consists of treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, case management, ancillary services, and a community restorative board. Operated out of the 24th Judicial Circuit Court Services Department, the program is a partnership between Monroe County probation, Monroe County State’s Attorney’s Office, Human Support Services, and other community partners.
Program contact:
Jeff Twardowski, Trial Court Administrator
618-327-4800 x134
2nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT became an ARI site in July 2013 to expand its drug court model circuit-wide, including Crawford County (an ARI site since November 2012). As of February 2016, a network of several local drug courts, administered by a Specialty Courts Program Coordinator, cover the 12 counties in the vast 2nd Judicial Circuit.
The 2nd Judicial Circuit's ARI program is operated out of the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court Services Department and provides participants with substance use disorder and mental health treatment, peer support and mentoring, recovery coaching, Moral Reconation Therapy, motivational interviewing, and effective supervision. The 2nd Judicial Circuit is also responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants transportation assistance, emergency housing assistance, and personal care supplies using ARI funding.
The circuit-wide program is a partnership between the 2nd Judicial Circuit's Chief Judge and Director of Court Services, local Drug Court Judges and Drug Court Probation Officers, local State's Attorney's Offices, local Public Defender's Offices, local law enforcement, community stakeholders, faith-based organizations, community members, service providers (including counselors and treatment providers), the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts, and the University of Illinois.
Program contact:
Darla Fitzjerrells, Director of Court Services, 2nd Judicial Circuit
618-435-4854
4th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT became an ARI site in July 2013 to support the Effingham County Problem-Solving Court (drug court) program and implement new Mental Health and Veterans Courts in Effingham and Christian Counties. In 2017, the 4th Judicial Circuit began using additional ARI funds to expand treatment, case management, mentoring, and wrap-around services to additional counties in its jurisdiction. The 4th Judicial Circuit now operates ARI programs and services in four counties: Christian (Drug, Mental Health, & Veterans Courts), Clinton (Drug Court), Effingham (Drug, Mental Health, & Veterans Courts, as well as the Integrated Systems of Care program), and Fayette (Drug Court). The Effingham County Probation Department serves as the lead entity and fiscal agent for these alternatives to incarceration in the 4th Judicial Circuit.
The 4th Judicial Circuit programs incorporate counseling, case management services, therapeutic activities, community reintegration projects, and peer support. Individual programs within the 4th Judicial Circuit are also responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants emergency and temporary housing assistance, vital records assistance, and case management that connects participants to needed community-based services using ARI funding.
Key partners involved in the 4th Judicial Circuit’s ARI services include the four counties’ probation departments, presiding Judges, State’s Attorneys, Public Defenders, County Boards, and Public Libraries; the Chief Judge for the 4th Judicial Circuit; community-based treatment providers; the Veterans Administration’s Veteran Justice Outreach Specialist and Veterans Service Officer who assist the Christian and Effingham County Veterans Courts; community-based housing providers; local self-help groups; local faith communities; and local law enforcement.
Program contact:
Cheryl Meyers, Director, Effingham County Probation
217-347-7931
9th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT received ARI funding in July 2013 to expand its drug court model to cover the six counties in the circuit, including Knox (ARI site since April 2011), Fulton (since July 2011), McDonough (since January 2013), Hancock (since January 2017), and Warren / Henderson (since 2019). The problem-solving courts (Drug Courts) within the 9th Judicial Circuit focus on providing substance use disorder treatment and community-based services to individuals with drug-related offenses who would otherwise face a sentence to IDOC.
9th Judicial Circuit drug courts use individualized treatment plans that incorporate Moral Reconation Therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, participant incentives and sanctions, ongoing case management, volunteer opportunities, and pro-social community outings. The 9th Judicial Circuit’s ARI program is responsive to social determinants of health by providing its participants with transportation assistance, personal care products, housing assistance, connection to civil legal aid, and connection to public benefits.
The circuit-wide model, administered by a coordinator, is a partnership between the 9th Judicial Circuit Court Services, the 9th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge, presiding Drug Court Judges, State’s Attorneys, Public Defenders, and treatment providers.
Program contact:
Tye Adair, Program Coordinator, 9th Judicial Circuit ARI
309-575-3040
ADAMS COUNTY became an ARI site in January 2018 to launch a mental health court; expand its existing drug court; involve pretrial services; and begin its Reinforcing Behaviors, Individualized Case Plans, Skill Building and Engagement (RISE) program. In 2021, Adams County ARI again expanded to create an additional ARI-eligible caseload and expand treatment and service opportunities for all its treatment tracks.
The Adams County ARI program provides participants with individual case management, Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EDMR), substance use disorder counseling, access to community-based self-help meetings, and a Probation Caseload Incentive Program (LEADS) for ARI participants. Adams County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants emergency and transitional housing opportunities, transportation assistance, and other assistance based on participants’ individualized case plan and personal needs.
Adams County ARI is a partnership between Adams County Probation and Court Services, the Chief Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit, the Adams County State’s Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office, local mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers, the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, and local law enforcement.
Program contact:
Anthony Foster, Director of Probation and Court Services, Adams County
217-277-2169
BOONE COUNTY became an ARI site in July 2013 to create a drug court and has since expanded to include an additional specialized ARI probation caseload with services. The Boone County ARI program uses evidence-based practices to create an individualized case management plan addressing the risk, needs and assets of each participant and connect them to community-based treatment and services.
Boone County ARI provides participants with substance use and mental health disorder treatment; individual and group programming including Moral Reconation Therapy, Thinking for a Change, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other forms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; peer mentorship and recovery support; and life skills development. Additionally, Boone County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants vital records assistance, emergency supplies, transportation assistance, and access to recovery home residency for safe housing with services.
Key partners supporting the Boone County ARI programs include 17th Judicial Circuit Court administration, including the Chief Judge, Director of Court Services, and court staff; the Boone County Drug Court’s presiding Judge; the Boone County Health Department and Boone County Board; local churches and non-profit agencies who provide community service and mentoring opportunities to participants; local substance use and mental health disorder treatment providers; county jail staff; the Boone County State’s Attorney; the Boone County Public Defender; the Boone County Behavioral Health Task Force Community Outreach Advocacy and Recovery (COAR) program; peer mentors; and probation officers.
Program contact:
Jenny Crotchett, Program Coordinator, Boone County Probation & Court Services
815-544-9806
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY became an ARI site in July 2023 to enhance and expand its current problem-solving court (Drug Court) and implement a new Mental Health Court to serve individuals with identified mental health disorders who are justice-involved by providing community-based treatment and services.
The Champaign County ARI program provides substance use disorder and mental health treatment, Moral Reconation Therapy, trauma-focused individual and family counseling, and and court supervision. Champaign County ARI is also responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants with assistance for housing, childcare, and transportation.
Champaign County ARI is partnership between the Champaign County Circuit Court, Rosecrance Health Systems, Family Services of Champaign County, the Champaign County Mental Health Board, the Champaign County Sheriff's Office, and the Champaign County Public Defender and State's Attorney's Offices.
COOK COUNTY currently operates three programs funded by ARI: Access to Community Treatment (ACT) Court, Women’s / Rehabilitation Alternative Probation “(W)RAP” Court, and the Recidivism Reduction Program (RRP). Cook County first began receiving ARI funding in October 2013 to implement its ACT Court and began receiving additional ARI funding in October 2018 to support RRP and (W)RAP Court.
Cook County ACT Court serves individuals arrested for non-violent felony offenses who are at high risk of reoffending, have a high need for treatment, and are facing a prison sentence. The ACT Court provides participants with enhanced supervision; access to substance-use disorder and mental health treatment; individualized case management; incentives and sanctions; transportation assistance; and connections to community-based housing, employment, and educational opportunities. The ACT Court is intentional in utilizing the expansion of Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act by enrolling individuals who are eligible to fund reimbursable services. Participants who complete all four phases of the ACT Court program are eligible to have their underlying felony case dismissed.
Cook County RRP focuses on individuals with probation-eligible charges who are assessed at higher risk levels but lower need levels, and therefore face limited opportunities to receive community-based services. This program is based on the understanding that without access to evidence-based programming, outcomes for individuals who are justice-involved and assessed as high-risk are generally poor. Cook County RRP provides participants with cognitive-behavioral interventions, access to community-based mental health treatment, and connection to employment services and public benefits.
Cook County (W)RAP Court focuses on serving individuals who have severe substance use disorders, are assessed at higher risk levels, need treatment and services, and otherwise face a prison sentence. Cook County (W)RAP Court uses an evidence-based adult drug court model that combines judicial supervision; mandatory drug testing; graduated incentives, sanctions, and therapeutic adjustments; and comprehensive behavioral health treatment to help participants with substance use disorders break the cycle of addiction. Participants in (W)RAP Court receive access to aftercare and relapse prevention services; self-help groups and recovery management programming; peer support and mentoring; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); and gender-specific programming on women’s health, motherhood, parenting, and trauma-related abuse. Cook County (W)RAP is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants transportation assistance; connections to employment, vocational training, and housing services; and assistance furnishing new, safe, and stable apartments (in partnership with the Chicago Furniture Bank).
The Cook County ARI programs are a partnership between the Cook County Circuit Court, the Problem-Solving Courts Coordinator and Case Managers, the Cook County Adult Probation Department, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, local law enforcement, community-based treatment providers, peer mentors, and other local partners.
Program contact:
Kelly Gallivan-Ilarraza, Director of Problem-Solving Courts, Cook County
DEKALB COUNTY became an ARI site in July 2016 to support its existing Drug/DUI Court model and create a complementary Mental Health Court. DeKalb County has been recognized as a mentor court by the National Drug Court Institute (NDCI) for its problem-solving court model and use of evidence-based treatment and services.
DeKalb County ARI provides participants with access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, group therapy, psychiatric care, private counseling using multiple treatment modalities (e.g., Moral Reconation Therapy and Trauma-Informed Care), life skills groups, recovery support and mentorship, and incentives and sanctions. DeKalb County ARI is also responsive to social determinants of health by using ARI funding to operate a sober living home to provide participants in its treatment courts a safe, stable, and sober living environment.
The multidisciplinary team supporting DeKalb County ARI includes the DeKalb County Presiding Judge, the DeKalb County State’s Attorney and Public Defender, the DeKalb County Treatment Court Director, research and evaluation staff, probation officers, clinical counselors, and a recovery support team member hired from the community to offer mentorship and aid to participants.
Program contact:
Mike Douglas, Treatment Courts Director, DeKalb County
815-895-7224
DUPAGE COUNTY was one of the first ARI sites, initiated in January 2011 to create a program that provides intensive supervision and community-based resources and support services to participants exhibiting probation-violative behavior that could otherwise result in a prison sentence. DuPage County ARI uses motivational interviewing, individualized case plans, and a coaching model which strives to create collaborative, strengths-based relationships with participants to tailor services to the needs of each participant and connect them to community-based treatment and support.
DuPage County ARI provides participants with access to in-house evidence-based group treatment including Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, and the Moving On program; in-house individual and small group sessions; community-based substance use and mental health disorder treatment; recognition ceremonies and incentives to support positive behavior and growth; and recovery coaching. DuPage County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants access to transportation assistance; educational opportunities (GED testing, vocational certificates, and training); vital records assistance; rental and temporary housing assistance; and emergency supplies (e.g., clothes, hygiene products, toiletries) using ARI funding.
The DuPage County ARI program is a partnership between the 18th Judicial Circuit’s Probation and Court Services Department; the DuPage County Public Defender and State’s Attorney’s Offices; community-based treatment providers; local businesses that provide employment opportunities to participants; the Path to Recovery Program; the JUST DuPage Program, which provides recovery support, education/vocational services, and reentry and life skills programming; and DuPage PADS, which provides support to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Program contact:
Kathy Starkovich, Deputy Director, Department of Probation and Court Services, 18th Judicial Circuit
630-407-2523
GRUNDY COUNTY joined the ARI network in February 2015 to support its existing Drug Court and implement a Mental Health Court, for which it received a planning grant in the prior year. In addition, Grundy County offers a separate treatment track for Veterans through collaboration with the local Veterans Assistance Commission. Grundy County ARI uses evidence-based practices to assess individuals for eligibility in the program, develop a personalized case plan, and provide individual case management.
The Grundy County problem-solving courts provide access to substance use and mental health disorder treatment; individual and group programming including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Thinking for a Change, and Seeking Safety; case management services; and participant incentives and pro-social events. Grundy County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants transportation assistance; rental assistance; mobile phones for use accessing court appointments and services; and access to community-based childcare, housing, legal assistance, parenting classes, and financial support.
Operated out of the Grundy County Circuit Court, the program is a partnership between the Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office; Grundy County Probation Department; Grundy County Health Department; Grundy County Sheriff’s Office; the Veterans Assistance Commission; community-based treatment providers; and community-based non-profits providing supportive services.
Program contact:
Shannon Bednarcik, Mental Health Court Coordinator, Grundy County
815-342-0405
JERSEY COUNTY was one of ARI’s first pilot sites, joining the program in January 2011 with a rural drug court program. Operated out of the probation department, the Jersey County ARI program incorporates a drug court-dedicated treatment track which provides cognitive behavioral therapy (both Thinking for a Change and Moral Reconation Therapy); substance use disorder treatment; participant incentives; and access to mental health and psychiatric treatment, recovery coaching, and medicated assisted treatment as appropriate to each participant’s individual needs. Jersey County ARI is also responsive to social determinants of health by providing housing and employment services to participants in partnership with local community-based organizations.
Partners include the Jersey County Drug Court Judge, Jersey County State’s Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office, Drug Court Coordinator, supervising officers, and community-based treatment providers.
Program contact:
Codi Poe, Program Coordinator, Jersey County
618-498-5571 x 156
KENDALL COUNTY became an ARI site in July 2016 to start a new drug court, the first problem-solving court in Kendall County, in response to a lack of available criminal justice system responses to substance use disorder. In November 2019, Kendall County stakeholders involved in Drug Court began planning for a Mental Health Court, after recognizing a similar need to support individuals with mental health diagnoses. The Kendall County Mental Health Court and its Veteran's Treatment Court track began operation in March 2021 and are supported by ARI funding.
The Kendall County Problem-Solving Courts (both Drug Court and Mental Health Court) use evidence-based practices to create an individualized case management plan built around each participant's risks, needs and assets and provide community-based treatment and services in-lieu of a sentence to prison. The Kendall County ARI services include substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Moral Reconation Therapy, Medication Assisted Recovery, support from a case manager who links participants to outside treatment and housing resources, and community service opportunities.
Kendall County ARI is a partnership between the Kendall County Judiciary and the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office and Public Defender's Office, the Kendall County Sheriff's Office, the Kendall County Health Department, and local treatment providers.
Program contact:
Problem-Solving Courts Coordinator, Kendall County
630-553-4926
LASALLE COUNTY became an ARI site in October 2013 to create an intensive supervision probation program for individuals violating the conditions of their probation and in need of additional services. In early 2018, stakeholders working with the LaSalle County 708 Mental Health Board used additional ARI funds to create a Treatment Alternative Court (TAC) to divert justice-involved people with mental health issues from prison. ARI also supports the LaSalle County Drug Court, which is operated with the leadership of the State's Attorney's Office.
Operated out of the 13th Judicial Circuit Probation and Court Services Department, the LaSalle County ARI program includes reduced probation caseloads, cognitive behavioral therapy (Moral Reconation Therapy), additional individual and group therapy opportunities, substance use disorder treatment opportunities, medication assistance, and community service events. The LaSalle County ARI program is responsive to social determinants of health by connecting participants to local employment, educational and vocational opportunities, emergency and transitional housing, transportation assistance, and necessary personal items (hygiene, clothing).
The LaSalle County ARI program is a partnership between the 13th Judicial Circuit Probation and Court Services Department, LaSalle County State’s Attorney, the LaSalle County Public Defender, the Judiciary, North Central Behavioral Health Systems (mental health & substance use disorder treatment), North Central Area Transport, OSF Multi-Specialty Group, and other community partners.
Program contact:
Charles Goodwin, Director of Court Services, 13th Judicial Circuit
815-434-8668
LAKE COUNTY became an ARI site in October 2013 to enhance its problem-solving courts (Drug, Mental Health, and Veterans Treatment & Assistance Courts). In 2022, Lake County ARI expanded its services to create a DUI Diversion Program which is also supported by ARI funding.
Lake County ARI provides a continuum of care for participants, including residential substance use disorder treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy (Moral Reconation Therapy), motivational interviewing, Thinking for a Change groups, courses on anger management and parenting, recovery coaching services, peer support and mentoring, and recovery home placement. Lake County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants transportation assistance and connections to community-based organizations offering sober living initiatives and training opportunities.
The Lake County ARI program is a partnership between the 19th Judicial Circuit Court, the 19th Judicial Division of Adult Probation, the 19th Judicial Division of Psychological Services, the 19th Judicial Division of Administrative Services, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Lake County Public Defender’s Office, the Lake County Health Department, the Lake County Jail, Haymarket Center, Gateway Foundation, Nicasa, the Kalimba Foundation, the Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO), Veteran’s Administration Services, and various other community treatment providers.
Program contact:
Jeff Ross, Assistant Director, Lake County Adult Probation
847-377-3867
MACON COUNTY joined the ARI network in January 2011 as one of the first ARI pilot sites, establishing its intensive supervision probation with support services program which targets participants who would otherwise be sentenced to prison. In 2023, Macon County ARI expanded eligibility to reach a broader range of participants with lower felony-class, probation-eligible offenses to provide equitable access to its ARI services.
Vital aspects of Macon County ARI are the incorporation of a Community Restorative Board, Moral Reconation Therapy, referrals to substance use disorder and mental health treatment, and legal consultations. Macon County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants access to employment services, a life skills program, transportation assistance, and the opportunity to pursue driver’s license reinstatement through structured programming.
Macon County ARI is supported by a multidisciplinary team including the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office; Macon County Public Defender’s Office; Macon County Probation and Court Services; GEO Reentry Services, LLC; Heritage Behavioral Health Center; Crossing Healthcare; private practice attorneys; and other community-based partners.
Program contact:
Patrick Berter, Director, Macon County Court Services
217-424-1444 ext. 8449
MADISON COUNTY became an ARI site in July 2011 to support and expand the Madison County problem-solving courts (Drug, Mental Health, and Veterans). Madison County uses its ARI funding to improve local capacity to identify, screen, assess, supervise, and treat participants who otherwise would face a prison sentence.
Madison County ARI participants receive individualized case plans, access to substance use disorder treatment, recovery coaching, and trauma-informed group and/or individual treatment opportunities. Madison County ARI is also responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants access to education and employment services.
The Madison County ARI program is a partnership between the Madison County Probation and Court Services Department, the Madison County Consortium of the Judiciary, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office, the Veterans’ Assistance Commission, local treatment and assessment providers, the Madison County Community Restorative Board, and research partners.
Program contact:
Michael Wilkinson, Deputy Chief Probation Officer, Madison County
618-296-4907
McLEAN COUNTY became an ARI site in July 2011 to support an intensive supervision probation with services program which provides treatment, services, and enhanced supervision to eligible participants who would otherwise face a prison sentence. The goal of McLean County ARI is to help participants identify their needs, overcome barriers, and achieve positive progress toward their goals while remaining in the community.
The McLean County ARI program provides increased support, attention, and supervision from probation officers; cognitive behavioral therapy; Thinking for a Change and restorative justice programming; access to substance use disorder and mental health treatment opportunities; and access to individualized trauma-informed assessment and counseling. McLean County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by also providing participants transportation assistance and emergency housing assistance, as well as connections to community-based employment and childcare services.
McLean County ARI is a partnership between McLean County Adult Court Services, the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office, McLean County Circuit Court Judges, local substance use disorder and mental health treatment providers, and contracted service providers.
Program contact:
Suzanne Montoya, Director, McLean County Court Services
309-888-5360
MONTGOMERY COUNTY used ARI planning grant funds in 2021 to assess the need for a Mental Health Court to provide treatment and services to individuals with a mental health diagnosis and probation-eligible offense(s) who would otherwise face a prison sentence. In July 2022, Montgomery County formally joined the ARI network to implement and support its Mental Health Court and to create its Lifting the Emerging Adult Population (LEAP) program focused on providing treatment and services to individuals aged 18-26 who would otherwise face a prison sentence.
The Montgomery County Mental Health Court focuses on restoring participants’ mental health stabilization and reintegration; providing recovery support and rehabilitation; and providing increased access to psychiatric and psychological evaluations, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, medication assistance, peer-led recovery opportunities, and trauma-informed care. The Montgomery County LEAP program focuses on providing its participants (aged 18-24) with substance use disorder and mental health treatment and connecting participants to community support services including adult education and GED opportunities, life skills courses, community development, and career development. Both programs provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Thinking for a Change programming and are working to implement Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EDMR) therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). Montgomery County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants transitional housing opportunities, transportation assistance, and vital records assistance.
Montgomery County ARI is a partnership between the Montgomery County Probation and Court Services Department, Circuit Judge, Montgomery County State’s Attorney and Public Defender, mental health and substance use treatment agencies, community organizations and leaders, law enforcement, educational and vocational institutions, faith-based groups, and recovery groups.
Program contact:
Banee’ Ulrici, Chief Managing Officer, Montgomery County Probation & Court Services
217-532-9506 baneeu@montgomerycountyil.gov
PEORIA COUNTY became an ARI site in July 2013 to establish an intensive supervision probation with services program which provides treatment and services to individuals with probation-eligible offenses in lieu of a prison sentence. Peoria County ARI also uses ARI funding to support its three problem-solving courts (Mental Health, Veterans, Drug).
Peoria County ARI, which is operated out of the Peoria County Probation and Court Services Department, includes reduced probation caseloads, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (Thinking for a Change), access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and community service projects. Peoria County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by connecting participants to educational and vocational opportunities, transportation assistance, childcare assistance, and housing opportunities at local community-based organizations.
Peoria County ARI is a partnership between Peoria County Probation and Court Services, the Chief Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit; the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office; community-based substance use disorder and mental health treatment providers; local non-profit organizations; and local organizations providing employment services, education services, and housing.
Program contact:
Robert Askins, Chief Adult Probation Officer, Peoria County
309-495-5174
SANGAMON COUNTY became an ARI site in July 2013 to expand its Drug Court. In January 2018, Sangamon County began using additional ARI funds to add a Veterans Court and coordinate interventions across all three problem-solving courts (Drug, Mental Health, Veterans). The Sangamon County ARI program is operated out of the Sangamon County Probation and Court Services Department.
Sangamon County ARI focuses on providing services and treatment to individuals with an identified mental health or substance use disorder who are justice-involved and otherwise face a sentence to prison. Participants are provided with substance use and mental health treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, Moral Reconation Therapy, group and individual programming focused on positive behaviors including Something for Nothing and Thinking for a Change, trauma-informed treatment services, and recovery support and mentorship. Sangamon County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants transportation assistance, housing assistance, and connection to employment services. After successful completion of their program, Sangamon County ARI graduates are invited to join the program’s Alumni Group which works to support current participants and give back to the recovery community.
Sangamon County ARI is a partnership between the Circuit and Associate Judges, Sangamon County Probation and Court Services, the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office, Gateway Foundation, Memorial Behavioral Health, Southern Illinois University – School of Medicine, the Springfield Police Department, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, the Friends of Sangamon County Drug Court, local faith-based organizations, and other community partners. In addition, the Veterans Court partners with a Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator from the Veterans Affairs office.
Program contact:
Kent Holsopple, Director, Sangamon County Probation and Court Services
217-753-6783
WILL COUNTY became an ARI site in February 2015 to enhance and expand its problem-solving courts (Drug, Mental Health, Veterans) which provided treatment and services to individuals who were assessed at high-risk and high-need and would otherwise face a sentence to prison. Will County ARI has expanded its services since that time to include a broader population of participants with a variety of probation-eligible offenses (classes 1-4) and behavioral health treatment needs, in addition to a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, and/or current or prior military service. The Will County ARI program is operated out of the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Will County ARI provides participants with access to substance use disorder and mental health treatment, Moral Reconation Therapy, Thinking for a Change (T4C) and Criminal Thinking programming to address and adjust behavioral patterns, recovery support meetings, medication assisted recovery (MAR), individualized workbooks and materials for further recovery-based education, domestic violence treatment, and access to additional group therapy services. Will County ARI is responsive to social determinants of health by providing participants transportation assistance, financial support for vocational training, and access to housing through partnerships with community-based organizations. After graduation from the program, participants are invited to join the Will County Problem-Solving Courts alumni group to maintain connections to the recovery community and join in pro-social outings.
Will County ARI is a partnership between the 12th Judicial Circuit Court, the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Will County Public Defender’s Office, Will County Probation Department, the Will County Sheriff’s Department, the Will County Health Department, the Will County Executive Office, Stepping Stones, Serenity House, Existential Counselors Society, Gateway Foundation, Guildhaus, SCRAM Systems of Illinois, Hope Behavioral Services, Family Guidance Centers, Women’s Residential Services, Kalimba Foundation, Oxford House, Community Solutions, the University of St. Francis, Friends of the Will County Problem-Solving Courts, and other local community-based partners.
Program contact:
Mitchell Crandall, Operations Manager, Will County State’s Attorney’s Office
815-727-8875
WINNEBAGO COUNTY became an ARI site in October 2011 to support its enhanced drug court. Winnebago County began receiving additional funding in October 2013 for specific components of its mental health court, known as the Therapeutic Intervention Program (TIP) Court. Both problem-solving court programs target individuals in need of mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment who have committed felony offenses and would otherwise face a sentence to prison. Over time, Winnebago County has expanded the scope of its TIP Court to include individuals with misdemeanor offenses, based on needs identified in evidence-based risk assessments and interviews, to provide equitable access to individuals in need of treatment and services.
Winnebago County ARI utilizes evidence-based practices in its problem-solving courts. Participants are provided substance use disorder and mental health treatment services; case management services; residential treatment; recovery coaching; therapeutic responses including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Seeking Safety, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; transportation assistance; and participant incentives and sanctions.
Winnebago County ARI is a partnership between the 17th Judicial Circuit Court and its Chief Judge, Problem-Solving Court Coordinators, the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office and Public Defender’s Office, probation, Rosecrance (mental health treatment provider), and other community-based organizations.
Program contact:
Emily Behnke, Deputy Court Administrator, 17th Judicial Circuit Court
815-319-4834