Mentally Ill Substance Abuse Program (MISA)
A 16-bed shelter is funded by the City of Chicago Department of Human Services to serve the homeless mentally ill. Detox services are available within Haymarket Center if needed.
Each client is fully assessed. Medical and psychiatric services are triaged for care, and transportation is provided.
Clients are monitored and stabilized for mental condition. A structured daily schedule is maintained, and guidance and education services provide life skill enhancements, which assist clients toward independent living.
Case management services are provided on site. Clients assessed to be dually diagnosed receive substance abuse dependency counseling.
Accommodations for men and women are separate. Clients share group activities including life skill counseling, meals and recreation. Self-help meetings are available daily.
A psychiatric team, consisting of a psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist, and a licensed, certified social worker assist the hands-on staff in the unit. Medication management is a core function for the program.
“UMISA”, for undomiciled chemically-dependent mentally-ill clients.
Support Services
On-site Medical Care
Initial Physical Examination
Laboratory Tests
Hospital Transportation
Preventative Services
HIV / Communicable Diseases
- Education
- HIV Pre/Post Test Counseling
- HIV Testing
Referral Services/Specialized Needs
- Psychiatric Services
- Additional Counseling Services
- Housing
- Certificate upon completion
Nutrition
Treatment Services
Certified treatment professionals, trained in gender specific and culturally sensitive services, design individualized treatment plans to address the individual needs of the clients and facilitate individual and didactic/therapeutic group sessions.
Program Components:
Individualized Needs Assessment
Individualized Treatment Planning
Didactic/Therapeutic Groups
Behavior Modification System
Individual Sessions
Art Therapy
Recreational Therapy
Case Management
Continued Care/Aftercare Referrals
Aftercare Planning
*Sixteen (16) bed units(9 female/7 male)
*Medicaid Certified
*Variable Length-of-stay (Average 90-day stay)
*For further information call 312/226-7984 ext. 411
