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LaPointe & Martwick to Host Informational Event on SNAP & Food Assistance Changes on Far Northwest Side

Feb 2, 2026 | LaPointe, Martwick

CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, and State Senator Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, will join the Greater Chicago Food Depository and several Far Northwest Side human service organizations to host an informational community event that unpacks federal...

LaPointe Responds to Federal Cuts Slashing Mental Health, Addiction Care

Jan 15, 2026 | LaPointe

CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), Chair of the House Mental Health & Addiction Committee, issued the following statement in response to news that the Trump Administration will terminate $2 billion in federal grants that support mental health,...

State Leaders Visit Trinity’s ‘Living Room’ in Orland Park, Highlighting Crisis & Recovery Services

Aug 26, 2025 | LaPointe

CHICAGO – Chair of the House Mental Health and Addiction Committee, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), led a group of state behavioral health leaders in a visit to Trinity Services in Orland Park last Thursday. During a tour and in-depth discussion with staff...

State Leaders Visit Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur

Aug 22, 2025 | LaPointe

DECATUR, Ill. – Continuing the work to improve mental health and addiction recovery support in every corner of Illinois, House Mental Health & Addiction Committee Chair state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) is highlighting a recent visit to Heritage...

LaPointe Bill Becomes Law, Securing Universal Mental Health Screenings for Public School Students

Aug 1, 2025 | LaPointe

CHICAGO, Ill.– A bill connecting children and teens to mental health support spearheaded by state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, became law Thursday guaranteeing universal mental health screenings for public school students grades 3 through 12. “No child...

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