IL SR0661

Illinois Senate congratulates Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities (TASC) on its 50th anniversary, having been founded in 1976

TASC is a nonprofit organization operating at the intersection of health and criminal justice systems, providing evidence-based services to individuals with behavioral health and social service needs

Services include criminal justice diversion, drug and specialty court support, reentry programs, substance use disorder treatment, family and youth interventions, and housing stabilization

TASC is licensed as a Designated Program under Illinois statute to conduct court-approved assessments, referrals, case management, and monitoring

The organization's Center for Health and Justice provides state, national, and international leadership in research, policy development, training, and technical assistance for justice and health system practices