behavioral health

IARF Praises FY 2027 Illinois Budget for Investing in Disability Services and Workforce Support (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF)...

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is urging parents, guardians, and educators to engage young people in honest conversations about alcohol. #alcohol #awareness

Providers warn that recent actions by pharmaceutical manufacturers restricting how and where discounted medications can be dispensed are threatening the program, forcing hospitals and clinics to make difficult choices and putting patient care at risk in urban, suburban, and rural communities. #healthcare #drug #pricing

State officials said the investment will help modernize rural healthcare delivery, expand telehealth and mobile services, and address workforce shortages in underserved areas. #healthcare #funding

“By ensuring equitable reimbursement for behavioral health services and tackling the underlying causes of poor network adequacy, Illinois is finally on track to meaningfully address barriers to accessing treatment.” #behavioralhealth #insurance

“We are urging every member of Illinois’ congressional delegation—Republican or Democrat—to stand up for their constituents and reject any legislation that dismantles access to behavioral health care. #healthcare

New initiatives will aim to continue to enhance mental health awareness and accessibility... #mentalhealth

Leader Haas is the Republican Spokesperson for the Healthcare Availability & Access and Mental Health & Addiction Committees and has served her community as a social worker for over thirty years... #mentalhealth

“This is an unprecedented interagency effort that will provide more and better treatment and save lives.” #mentalhealth

"Children across Illinois have far too long paid the price for a lack of comprehensive mental and behavioral health care in this state," said State Senator Karina Villa. #children