Select a program listed below to learn more information about adult services available
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
What is ACT?
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an intensive, team-based program at St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) for adults living with serious mental illness where the ACT team provides services to individuals in the community, at home, at work, or wherever support is needed. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring help is always close at hand. ACT is designed for individuals who may struggle to attend traditional appointments, experience frequent psychiatric crises, or face challenges such as homelessness or involvement in the criminal justice system. The program focuses on recovery, independence, and stability in the community. Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program BrochureCase Management
What is Case Management?
This team provides personalized support to help individuals achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. Through a person-centered approach, the department facilitates the development of an Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) tailored to each person's unique needs and aspirations. Services include linking individuals to community resources, coordinating support services, advocating for their needs, and ensuring continuous monitoring and adjustment of services as needed. Case Management aims to empower individuals, promote self-determination, and support positive, meaningful outcomes.Central Intake Unit
What is Central Intake Unit?
The Central Intake Unit is the first point of contact through SCCCMH after an Access screening. CIU clinicians gather demographic information, consent for mental health services, and release of information documents. Clinicians use screening and assessment tools to determine an individual’s diagnosis and needs. The CIU clinician refers an individual to the necessary program and/or resources, often working in collaboration with other teams to ensure a timely and appropriate referral. CIU completes intakes on individuals of all ages with a variety of diverse needs.Community Integration Services (CIS)
What is Community Integration Services?
Community Integration Services (CIS) at St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) build skills, confidence, and independence both at home and in the community. Using a person-centered, team-based approach, CIS provides structured daily programming, positive behavioral supports, life skills practice, and opportunities to connect with others. Services take place in small, low-stimulus learning environments and in community settings to support safety, comfort, and meaningful engagement. CIS supports individuals whose needs may otherwise require more intensive or restrictive care. Our supports help people remain safely in their communities while working toward greater independence. Our goal is to help each person participate more fully in everyday life through learning, socializing, problem-solving, and discovering activities that bring purpose and enjoyment. Community Integration Services (CIS) Program BrochureCommunity Living Supports (CLS)
What is Community Living Supports?
Community Living Supports (CLS) at St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) offers individualized, skill building services that assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or a serious mental illness to live as independently as possible in their homes and communities. Supports are designed around each person’s strengths, goals, routines, and preferences, promoting greater independence, stability, and community connection Community Living Supports (CLS) Program BrochureCourt Liaison
What is Court Liaison?
This team serves as a vital connection between CMH staff, community members, and the judicial system. They provide support with petitions, certifications, pickup orders, and guardianships. Additionally, they guide CMH staff on court-related matters, including the proper use and completion of required forms.Hospital Liaison/Placement Coordinator/Out-of-County Clinician
What is Hospital Liaison/Placement Coordinator/Out-of-County Clinician?
This team supports individuals both within the county and those placed in group homes statewide. They facilitate placements in group homes, inpatient settings, Adult Foster Care Homes, and state hospitals. The team also coordinates hospital discharges, ensuring individuals are connected to follow-up appointments, community resources, and support services aimed at reducing the likelihood of readmission.Dialectical Behavioral Training (DBT)
What is Dialectical Behavioral Training (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapy that is an effective treatment for people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. DBT is designed to help reduce self-harm behavior and suicidal ideation while teaching skills to cope with and change unhealthy behaviors. In DBT, the therapist and clients work hard to balance change with acceptance, working to integrate both feelings and logical thoughts. The balance between change and acceptance strategies is what gives DBT its name. A dialectic is when things seem to be in conflict and yet are both real and true at the same time. A core dialectic of DBT is accepting where we are right now and changing for the better, such as, “I’m doing the best I can, and I need to do better and try harder.” Using “and” in the middle of a dialectic instead of “but” to indicate that both thoughts are equally true. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program Brochure Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program VideoEmployment Services
What is Employment Services?
Employment Services helps adults receiving services at St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) find and maintain a job in the community. This program follows the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, helping you explore skills, interests, and goals for employment. Employment Specialists in the program work at your pace, ensuring you find the right job—not just any job. Employment Services Program Brochure Employment Services Program VideoHealth Matters
What is Health Matters?
Health Matters is a wellness program designed for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) that promotes physical health, nutrition, and overall well-being. The program includes guided exercise sessions, health education, and nutrition education led by a registered dietitian. The primary goals are to improve physical fitness, increase knowledge of healthy lifestyles, and empower participants to make informed health choices. Individuals with preexisting health conditions or concerns are given priority. Participation requires medical clearance from the participant’s healthcare provider.InSHAPE
What is InSHAPE
InSHAPE is a wellness program at St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) designed for individuals with a serious mental illness. InShape Goals:- Improve physical health
- Increase quality of life
- Reduce the risk of diseases
- Enhance length of life
- Teach ways to reduce stress
- Support recovery from mental illness
Learn About Nutrition
A registered dietitian will teach you about the mental and physical impact nutrition and exercise has on your body. Read more and watch videos on nutrition.Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT)
What is Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT)
Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) at St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) is an evidence-based practice for adults living with both a serious mental illness and a substance use disorder. Instead of receiving services from separate programs, IDDT provides integrated treatment, delivered by one team working together. This unified approach helps individuals:- Manage symptoms
- Reduce or eliminate substance use
- Strengthen daily living skills
- Improve health and stability
- Increase independence and community involvement
Medication Management Clinic
What is Medication Management Clinic?
The Medication Management Clinic (MMC) at St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) can help you manage your psychiatric medications while allowing you to have control over your care. This program is designed for individuals who only need medication support and do not need to or prefer not to participate in other behavioral health services, like counseling, skill-building classes, group therapy, or other SCCCMH services. The Medication Management Clinic represents the lowest level of services offered by SCCCMH, focused on meeting the medication-related needs of individuals with minimal oversight and maximum autonomy. We provide a person-centered approach to help you stay on track with your medications. Medication Management Clinic BrochureMental Health Court
What is Mental Health Court (MHC)?
The St. Clair County MHC is a voluntary program, a collaboration between the 72nd District Court and CMH. It is available to misdemeanor offenders who have a severe mental illness or intellectual/developmental disability. Individuals who are accepted into the program have weekly hearings, must abstain from drugs and alcohol, and are required to follow through with their mental health treatment teams.Mobile Crisis Unit
What is Mobile Crisis Unit (MCU)?
The Mobile Crisis Unit is a 24/7 rapid-response service designed to address mental health emergencies in the community, regardless of an individual’s insurance status. Available by phone or in person, the MCU provides immediate intervention and support to individuals in crisis, with the goal of stabilizing emergent situations and preventing unnecessary hospitalizations. This team assesses the individual's needs, offers de-escalation strategies, and connects them to appropriate resources for ongoing care. This critical service is available around the clock, including nights, weekends, and agency holidays, ensuring that support is accessible whenever it’s needed most.Next Step Program
What is Next Step Program?
The Next Step program at St. Clair County Community Mental Health provides personalized, community-based support for adults who need more frequent contact with their treatment team than traditional outpatient therapy offers, but do not require the intensity of the ACT program. Next Step helps individuals bridge the gap between higher levels of care and greater independence, offering a balance of structured support and personal responsibility to promote recovery and stability. Next Step Program BrochureNursing Services
What is Nursing Services?
Our team of registered nurses and medical assistants supports prescribers and coordinates care with CMH staff and community providers, ensuring individuals receive timely, safe, and effective medical care. Services include medication administration, including long-acting injectables, medication management, assistance with refills, and support in obtaining financial aid for medications. The team provides health education, medication consent guidance, and assessments. They coordinate with CMH programs and community providers for needs like drug screens, vital sign monitoring, and specialized medication programs (Spravato, Clozaril, and MAT). They also facilitate prior authorizations and respond to on-site medical emergencies.Occupational Therapy
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapists (OT) evaluate and treat issues related to physical, sensory processing, and cognitive skills used in the home and community. OTs use specialized techniques, equipment, and modifications, based on need, to assist individuals to safely function to their fullest capacity. Services are completed through direct treatment, consultation, and training with the individual, families, and caregivers.Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
What is Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)?
The OBRA program ensures that residents of Medicaid-certified nursing facilities are evaluated for serious mental illness and/or intellectual or developmental disability. St. Clair County Community Mental Health works with nursing facilities, guardians, and families to complete these evaluations and provide specialized behavioral health services when needed, including mental health monitoring, therapy, care coordination, and consultation. The OBRA team also provides training and guidance to nursing home staff, guardians, and CMH partners. When appropriate, the OBRA team helps coordinate less restrictive, community-based options so individuals receive care that supports safety, dignity, and quality of life. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Program BrochureOutpatient Services
What is Outpatient?
Outpatient Services offers individual therapy, group therapy, and evidence-based treatment for individuals with severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. The program’s goal is to provide clinical and case management support to help individuals progress in their recovery journey. OP services are comprehensive, coordinated, and tailored to each person's unique needs, offering varying levels of intensity to ensure the most effective care and support for their recovery.Peer Services
What is Peer Services?
St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) is committed to supporting individuals on their journey toward wellness and recovery. Our Peer Services are provided by trained individuals who use their lived experience with mental illness, substance use disorders, or disabilities to offer hope, understanding, and support. Peer support is rooted in mutual respect, shared understanding, and the belief that recovery is not only possible but expected. Anyone can benefit from Peer Services. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), offering these services is a core part of our mission. Peer Services can support you at any stage of your recovery, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck, or need help navigating services and community resources. Peer Services Program BrochureRecovery Court
What is Recovery Court?
Recovery Court is a partnership between CMH and the criminal justice system designed to link individuals with community-based treatment for substance use disorders in place of incarceration for misdemeanor alcohol or drug-related offenses. The program provides assessment, referral, individual and group therapy, medication support, and Recovery Coach Services.Residential I
What is Residential I?
Residential I offers short-term and long-term group home services for individuals 18 and older with diverse diagnoses and backgrounds. The short-term program provides temporary housing where individuals develop essential skills and connect with community resources to support recovery and personal goals. The long-term program serves those needing ongoing assistance with daily living, offering continuous support to maintain stability, enhance quality of life, and promote independence. Both programs provide a structured, supportive environment tailored to individual needs.Residential II
What is Residential II?
Residential II provides long-term group home services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who experience significant behavioral challenges. Its primary focus is to create and maintain the least restrictive environment possible, addressing behavioral challenges while maximizing safety and improving the quality of life for all residents. This program offers specialized support to help individuals navigate their challenges and achieve a greater sense of independence and well-being.Respite Care
What is Respite Care?
Respite care provides short-term, temporary relief for parents and unpaid family caregivers who support a loved one with significant physical or behavioral health needs. This service gives caregivers time to rest, recharge, or tend to other responsibilities, while knowing their loved one is supported by trained, qualified staff. Respite Care BrochureSelf-Directed Services
What is Self-Directed Services?
Individuals receiving services at St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) have the option to participate in Self-Directed Services. This approach is grounded in recovery and person-centered planning, allowing for more choice and control over how supports are provided. Through Self-Directed Services, you can be involved in selecting who provides your services and how those services are arranged. This may support goals like maintaining wellness, building new skills, or increasing independence. The focus is on helping you live a full, meaningful life where your preferences and strengths guide the plan. Self-Directed Services Program Brochure Veteran Services