Category: Mental Health

Mental health, substance use services at top of Chicago’s post-COVID recovery plan

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 16, 2020 | coronavirus, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Addressing the mental health and substance use crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic will be a top priority for the city of Chicago in its post-pandemic recovery, officials said this week.

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DHS launches three new mental health programs

by Ryan Voyles | Aug 5, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Department of Human Services announced this week it has launched three new mental health programs to provide additional support to those leaving state-operated psychiatric hospitals.

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Illinois Health Practice Alliance partners with NowPow to address behavioral health needs

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 19, 2020 | Mental Health, Population Health, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Health Practice Alliance will partner with NowPow to build a statewide coordinated network to address social needs among those with behavioral health issues, the two organizations announced this week.

DeLoss named CEO of Illinois Association for Behavioral Health

by Ryan Voyles | Jun 16, 2020 | Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

Gerald “Jud” DeLoss has been named the new CEO of the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health.

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Chicago expands support for mental health services

by Ryan Voyles | May 22, 2020 | coronavirus, Mental Health, Top Stories | 0

The city of Chicago will spend $1.2 million to expand mental health services for those with serious mental illness, one of several steps Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is taking to address anxiety and depression caused by the new coronavirus.