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Ventura Introduces Bill to Legalize Psilocybin in Illinois Under Limited Use to Treat Mental Health Conditions

Silence DoGood - February 9, 2024

The legislation, known as the CURE ACT, aims to tackle treatment-resistant conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, eating disorders, and other mental health conditions... #cureact

Community

Community Safety Forum to be Held in Orland Park

Silence DoGood - November 15, 2023

During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to address their concerns and submit questions to the panel. #publicsafety

Community

Lt. Governor Stratton Convenes Thought Leaders and Policymakers at the Illinois Legislators Retreat Centered Around Education

Silence DoGood - November 8, 2023

Over the last three years, the Office of the Lt. Governor has been committed to working with the Hunt Institute to promote better pathways to quality education. #education

Community

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (October 2023) — Finding middle ground key to making progress for 40th Senate District

Silence DoGood - October 30, 2023

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (October 2023) -- Finding middle ground key to making progress for 40th Senate District (Essex, IL) — Compromise seems like...

Business

Joyce Announces Funding for Two Local Schools for Increased Mental Health Services

Silence DoGood - October 27, 2023

Joyce’s district has two schools set to receive funding... #senatorjoyce

Community

$9.5M Allocated to Strengthen Mental Health Services for Youth Across Illinois

Silence DoGood - October 24, 2023

The funding opportunity was overseen by IDPH's Office of Women's Health & Family Services. More than 50 percent of the applicants for the funding opportunity are receiving funding.

Community

Leader Haas Promotes Suicide Prevention Awareness During Suicide Prevention Month

Silence DoGood - September 6, 2023

Every life is precious, and we must work to show our support and care for our neighbors and loved ones in need. #suicideawareness

Health

Assistant Minority Leader Haas Urges Department of Financial & Professional Regulation to Address Behavioral Health License Application Delays

Silence DoGood - August 18, 2023

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

Community

Free Mental Health Wellness Fair at Northwestern Medicine Orland Park on May 22

Silence DoGood - May 18, 2023

The program includes a special presentation by psychiatrist Adnan Arif, MD, titled “Understanding the biology and psychology of anxiety and how to cope with it.” #mentalhealth

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