GENEVA, Ill. – To highlight mental health resources available in the community and foster discussion on mental health, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is hosting a mental health expo later this month. “For far too long mental health has been treated as a...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, will expand treatment options for teens with psychological problems by requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to make a database of resources about mental health care available to...
CHICAGO – To continue her efforts to support first responders and kick off her new monthly Mental Health Monday event series, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is inviting local first responders and their friends and families to a First Responder Wellness...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, is combatting tragic school shootings and promoting suicide prevention with a bill requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide a database of resources available to people around troubled teens to...
ALTON, Ill. – State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, toured Chestnut Health Systems in Granite City last week to meet with staff and to learn more about the organization’s local work surrounding mental health. “As a member of the House Mental Health Committee, I...