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