Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program Massey’s death underscores state delay in launching mental health response program Law aimed at helping people experiencing crisis was originally set to go live in 2022
Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises Sonya Massey, mother called 911 multiple times in days before her death to report mental health crises Woman shot by deputy had been in contact with mental health crisis teams hours earlier
Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services Illinois faces backlash over bid to end oversight of disability services As hearings begin this week, independent court monitor says state’s services are ‘in stark contrast to national best practices’
The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. The U.N. calls restraint chairs torture. Illinois jails use them every day. The Illinois Answers Project found jail staff are restraining people in chairs in ways that often violate policies and last longer than recommended by manufacturers.
Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Another Choate Mental Health Center employee indicted for abuse of resident Caregiver allegedly used leg to pin patient with developmental disabilities
Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Health insurance changes targeting ‘utilization management,’ more will head to governor Pritzker first announced the initiative during his budget address
Capitol Briefs: Measure targets ‘legacy’ admission at public universities Capitol Briefs: Measure targets ‘legacy’ admission at public universities Lawmakers miss self-imposed Friday deadline for budget, advance hundreds of bills
Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Pritzker pledges to expand access to mental health care in Illinois Service providers, state agency officials joined governor for Springfield panel
Pritzker to call for health insurance reforms in State of the State address Pritzker to call for health insurance reforms in State of the State address Proposals target practices designed to curb utilization
State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources State partners with Google to launch new portal for children’s mental health resources Platform scheduled for summer start; aimed at both parents and providers