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