FOID Mental Health Assessments

Mental Health Evaluations Following Psychiatric Hospitalization

A previous psychiatric hospitalization can affect your ability to obtain or maintain a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card in Illinois. In some circumstances, a mental health evaluation is required as part of the process of obtaining or restoring FOID eligibility.

Mosaic Minded Counseling provides FOID mental health assessments specifically for individuals whose FOID issue is related to a previous psychiatric hospitalization.

Our FOID assessment services are specifically intended for individuals who have experienced a psychiatric or mental health hospitalization and have subsequently had a FOID card denied or revoked, or have been advised that a mental health evaluation is necessary.

We do not provide FOID evaluations related solely to:

  • Criminal convictions

  • Domestic violence restrictions

  • Orders of protection

  • Developmental disability determinations

  • Other firearm prohibitions unrelated to psychiatric hospitalization

If you are unsure whether your situation falls within the type of assessment we provide, you may contact our office before scheduling.

Who We Assess

What Is a FOID Mental Health Assessment?

Illinois has specific requirements for individuals whose FOID eligibility has been affected by admission to a mental health facility.

A FOID mental health assessment is an independent clinical evaluation of your mental health history, current functioning, relevant risk factors, and the circumstances surrounding your previous hospitalization.

The process and documentation required may differ depending on how long ago the hospitalization occurred.

Hospitalization More Than 5 Years Ago

If more than five years have passed since the applicable psychiatric hospitalization, Illinois State Police may require a mental health evaluation and completion of a Mental Health Certification for Firearm Possession by a qualified mental health professional.

As part of the evaluation, relevant mental health records and collateral information must be reviewed before a clinical determination can be made.

Hospitalization Within the Last 5 Years

If your psychiatric hospitalization occurred within the past five years, the process is different and may involve seeking relief through the Illinois FOID Card Review Board.

This process can require additional records, documentation, and a more comprehensive forensic mental health evaluation.

We will review your Illinois State Police documentation and the circumstances of your hospitalization to determine whether the evaluation you need falls within the services we provide.

Schedule a FOID Mental Health Assessment

If your FOID card has been denied or revoked due to a previous psychiatric hospitalization, contact Mosaic Minded Counseling to determine whether a FOID mental health assessment is appropriate for your situation.

To begin the process, please fill out the form below.

FOID mental health assessments are clinical evaluations and do not constitute legal advice or legal representation. Individuals with questions regarding firearm eligibility, appeals, court proceedings, or restoration of firearm rights should consult an attorney familiar with Illinois firearm law.