Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program Resources & Referral
If you live in a nursing facility in Cook County or a specialized mental health rehabilitation facility (SMHRF) anywhere in Illinois, or you know someone who does, and you are interested in learning more about living in the community and the support services that may be available, the Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program may be able to help you.
For referrals and inquiries, please call the Illinois Helpdesk at Maximus, 833-727-7745, select option #4. Maximus partners with the State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to conduct outreach visits that provide education to Colbert and Williams Consent Decrees Class Members residing in Cook County Nursing Facilities or Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRFS). Class members will have the opportunity to express interest in potential transition to the community. For those interested in transition, a needs assessment will be conducted. Upon completion of the assessment, a referral will be submitted to a transition entity that will help the Class Member find housing and move out of the facility. After moving out, the transition entity will provide support services and follow-up to ensure that the Class Member is safe and healthy.
You can learn more about the Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program through our Program Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions documents.
Class Members who participate in the Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program keep all their rights and services. Staff at the facility where you live cannot take any actions against you or treat you badly if you want to move to the community. This is called retaliation and is against the law. Some types of retaliation include neglect, hostility, not supporting you, restricting your privileges, or creating barriers to communication. If you feel you are experiencing retaliation, discrimination, or other similar actions, you can call the Retaliation Hotline at (833) 515-0846. You can also report retaliation to your facility's assigned Ombudsman or the Illinois Department of Public Health Nursing Home Hotline (1-800-252-4343).
If you live in a nursing facility outside of Cook County, you may be able to get support through the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. You can submit a referral form through Healthcare and Familly Services (HFS) website.
You can see the list of Prime Agencies and facilities they are assigned to, as well as contact information for each agency, below:
Additional information on the Comprehensive Program is available through the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing Colbert & Williams Training Website
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