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Connor-Backed Measure Strengthening College Mental Health Services Now Law

Aug 27, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will help students at public colleges stay safe and healthy by providing access critical mental health resources.“It is extremely important that we address the mental health needs some of our...

New Edly-Allen Law Expands Mental Health Wellness Education for Law Enforcement

Aug 19, 2019 | Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, aiming to increase awareness of mental health for law enforcement was signed into law recently.“In recent years, we have seen a troubling trend in which more law enforcement...

Pritzker Signs Costa Howard Measure to Expand Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Law Enforcement

Aug 19, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation passed by state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, which requires law enforcement officers to receive training to help them deal with job-related stresses, was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “Every single day, our...

Pappas-Supported Law to Link Mental Health Service Experts and Troubled Teens

Aug 12, 2019 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, will require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to create a database of mental health resources to combat school shootings and lower suicide rates among teens battling mental health...

Jones-Supported Legislation Expanding Teen Mental Health Treatment Resources Now Law

Aug 8, 2019 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to combat mental health problems with a new law requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to coordinate delivery of mental health resources for troubled teens. “Kids should never have to...
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