Category: Behavioral Health

Advocates highlight funding, administrative challenges for substance use disorder treatment

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 8, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Legislature, Opioids, Top Stories | 0

Funding shortages and administrative burdens continue to be barriers for substance use disorder providers, advocates told lawmakers Thursday.

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Johnson releases $17.3 billion budget proposal

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 31, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Top Stories | 0

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled his $17.3 billion spending plan Wednesday, which includes more funding to expand the city’s mental health services.

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Illinois plans expansion of beds at Choate Mental Health and Development Center

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 29, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Top Stories | 0

The Department of Human Services said Monday it plans to expand the number of beds for mental health services at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna.

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Ada S. McKinley discusses expansion of mental health services in Chicago

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 25, 2024 | Behavioral Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Last month, Ada S. McKinley Community Services launched a behavioral mental health clinic at Insight Hospital in Chicago.

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Cook County leaders discuss next steps to improve behavioral health workforce

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 4, 2024 | Behavioral Health, On The Record, Top Stories | 0

Cook County needs to double its mental health workforce to meet the demand for services expected in the coming years, according to a report released this week. Those challenges bring […]

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