FY26 DHS MADD Chaplain Services

The State of Illinois has awarded a multi-year contract to Reverend Terefe Anshebo (Dr.), a Chaplain, for professional chaplaincy services at John Madden Mental Health Center. The contract, valued at $75,000.00, is designated as an Open Market Small Purchase and will run from the date of final signature through June 30, 2028. The primary objective is to provide comprehensive inter-faith spiritual support to patients and their families within the mental health facility.

The contractor will deliver services twice weekly between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm, including weekly spirituality group sessions and individual pastoral care meetings. These services will be conducted in-person or via telephone, contingent on health and safety guidelines. The Chaplain is required to be certified and must establish a safe, inclusive environment that accommodates diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds, in alignment with The Joint Commission's patient rights requirements. The contract ensures that patients receive culturally sensitive spiritual care that supports their holistic well-being during treatment at the mental health center.