NORTHBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, continued to push for accessible medical treatment for all Illinois with his support of a new law expanding mental health care training in all schools. “We need to ensure our schools are equipped to provide...
CHICAGO – Continuing her efforts to enact policies to address mental health wellness and suicide prevention, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that directs school districts to offer specialized training programs to employees, to better...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is calling attention to reforms of the children’s mental health system in Illinois.“Children with serious mental health issues are some of our most vulnerable people,” Lilly said. “We must do everything we...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is working to guarantee critical mental and physical health services for new mothers with her support of a new law that requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide specialized maternal health care...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, is promoting better attitudes towards mental health with his backing of a new law requiring mental health education programs focus on students’ understanding of behaviors that promote mental well being.“People...