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Addressing the Behavioral Health Workforce Crisis in Illinois

(9 days ago) WebAccording to some estimates, Illinois has only 13.8 behavioral health care professionals for every 10,000 residents which translates to over 4.8 million Illinois residents living in a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area. This shortage has real effects on Illinoisans. …

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=137782

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving

(6 days ago) WebIllinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving Remarkable Growth in Licensed Social Workers (LSWs) Feb 6, 2024 Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers has increased by 100 percent since Dec 1, 2021 in Illinois, exceeding the 10,000 mark …

https://www.socialworkblog.org/news/2024/02/illinois-breaks-barriers-in-mental-health-workforce-achieving-remarkable-growth-in-licensed-social-workers-lsws/

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Disinvestment, Pandemic Leave Illinois' State Of Mental Health

(6 days ago) WebThe task force report found that Illinois has a 480-1 ratio of population to mental health professionals, ranking 29th in the country in mental health workforce availability, according to Mental Health America. The report also noted only 23.3 percent of Illinoisans’ mental health needs can be met with its current workforce, according to

https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2021-05-11/disinvestment-pandemic-leave-illinois-state-of-mental-health-care-in-crisis

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Rebuild Illinois’ Mental Health Workforce - Acmhai

(5 days ago) WebIllinois’ Medicaid mental health workforce crisis deepens as treatment professionals leave at unprecedented rates for better paying jobs when the need is at an all-time high due to the pandemic. With more than 4,000 unfilled positions statewide, access to care is shrinking day by day with fewer people to deliver care. Many Community Mental

https://www.acmhai.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/HB4238_Rebuild-Illinois-MH-Workforce-Coalition-Fact-Sheet_Final_12.1397.pdf

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Illinois Breaks Barriers in Mental Health Workforce, Achieving

(6 days ago) WebCHICAGO, IL—Thanks in large part to a bill signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, the number of licensed non-independent social workers has increased by 100% since Dec 1, 2021 in Illinois, exceeding the 10,000 mark for the first time. In light of severe mental health workforce shortages in the state as well as issues of diversity within the …

https://www.naswil.org/post/illinois-breaks-barriers-in-mental-health-workforce-achieving-remarkable-growth-in-licensed-social

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Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force …

(5 days ago) WebMental Health America ranks Illinois 29thth in the country in mental health workforce availability based on its 480-to-1 ratio of population to mental health professionals, and the Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that only 23.3% of Illinoisans’ mental health needs can be met with its current workforce.

https://www.namiillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/12/Executive-Summary-BH-Workforce-Task-Force-Report-27DEC2019-FINAL-1.pdf

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Gov. Pritzker announces initiative to reshape mental health services

(4 days ago) Web“The launch of the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center is an integral step toward ending the behavioral health workforce crisis in Illinois and ensuring Illinois residents living with behavioral health issues or mental illness get the high quality, compassionate care they deserve,” said Assistant Majority Leader Natalie Manley, (D

https://illinoisbhwc.org/2023/03/08/gov-pritzker-announces-initiative-to-reshape-mental-health-services/

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Illinois governor lays out a roadmap for a ‘transformed’ youth …

(4 days ago) WebThe emergency department at St. Bernard Hospital on Chicago's South Side is one of many where children in mental health crisis wait to be transferred to one of the few hospitals in Illinois that offer psychiatric care for children.

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-02-24/illinois-governor-lays-out-a-roadmap-for-a-transformed-youth-mental-health-care-system

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Addressing Illinois’ Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage

(7 days ago) WebIllinois is particularly hard-hit by the behavioral health workforce shortage. Illinois has only 13.8 behavioral health care professionals for every 10,000 residents, compared to the national average of 21.4. Over 4.8 million Illinois residents – or 38% of the population – reside in a designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Area.

https://www.bhecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IL-Workforce-Fact-Sheet.pdf

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Behavioral Health Workforce Center

(5 days ago) WebThe primary goals of the statewide Behavioral Health Workforce Center are to strengthen the behavioral healthcare system in Illinois through initiatives targeting the following: 1. Policy recommendations that address structural and policy barriers to recruitment, training, and retention. 2. Data collection on behavioral health workforce needs. 3.

https://illinoisbhwc.org/

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Growing Illinois’ behavioral health workforce SIU Medicine

(2 days ago) WebIn 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1165 — the Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Act. In March 2023, the Behavioral Health Workforce Center (BHWC) was officially launched with funding from the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and administered by the Illinois Board of Higher …

https://www.siumed.org/news/growing-illinois-behavioral-health-workforce

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Behavioral Health Workforce 2023 Brief - bhw.hrsa.gov

(7 days ago) WebDecember 2023. The United States is experiencing a mental health crisis with increased levels of unmet behavioral health needs among people of all ages. 1. The capacity of the behavioral health workforce to meet the demand is limited by supply and distribution challenges. However, the challenges facing the behavioral workforce extend beyond the

https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/Behavioral-Health-Workforce-Brief-2023.pdf

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Senate OKs Fix to Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Crisis

(3 days ago) WebFirst, the Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee voted 8-3 on March 24 in favor of legislation, SB1979, to create the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center of Illinois. “Our state’s behavioral health community has been sounding the alarm on our state’s behavioral health workforce shortage crisis for years, an issue …

https://illinoisdelivered.com/2021/03/29/senate-oks-fix-to-illinois-behavioral-health-workforce-crisis/

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Demand for mental health services increasing in Illinois

(1 days ago) WebOp-ed: Increasing demand for mental health services makes funding for programs imperative. In March 2020, during the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial Behavioral Health established

https://www.sj-r.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2022/04/01/demand-mental-health-services-increasing-illinois/7237656001/

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New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts …

(Just Now) Web"Workforce remains a major issue and will continue to be in the foreseeable future," notes Miller. "Almost every state is looking to hire more professionals to staff the over 200 [call centers.]" The pandemic has worsened a pre-existing shortage of mental health care providers and many call centers have had trouble hiring counselors at call

https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-09-10/new-988-mental-health-crisis-line-sees-jump-in-calls-and-texts-during-first-month

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Illinois mental health crisis hitting rural regions especially hard

(2 days ago) WebMental health services in rural Illinois were lacking even before the COVID-19 pandemic began. A 2019 report from the Behavioral Health. Workforce Education Center found that 93.7% of rural

https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/illinois-mental-health-crisis-hitting-rural-17808495.php

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Q&A: Illinois Rep. Lindsey LaPointe discusses behavioral healthcare

(6 days ago) WebMay 20, 2024. Illinois, News. The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to conclude its 103rd legislative session on May 24. Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), chair of the Mental Health and Addiction Committee, spoke with State of Reform about the successes and challenges of this legislative session, and her ongoing legislative priorities.

https://stateofreform.com/news/2024/05/qa-illinois-rep-lindsey-lapointe-discusses-behavioral-healthcare-legislation/

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Local, State Advocates Sound Alarm on Illinois Mental Health Care …

(6 days ago) WebIllinois ranks 30th in mental health workforce availability with 844 people per mental health worker compared to the national median of 752. David Ormsby , Community Contributor Posted Wed, Oct 25

https://patch.com/illinois/desplaines/local-state-advocates-sound-alarm-illinois-mental-health-care-crisis

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Health care professionals grapple with a burnout crisis NPR Illinois

(3 days ago) WebA health care worker lends against a wall in the corridor of an ICU unit for COVID-19 patients at a hospital in Brazil in March 2021. Health care professionals look out for others. It's in their job. But Jennifer Croland, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, said they

https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-11-29/health-care-professionals-grapple-with-a-burnout-crisis

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Mental Health Resources - Behavioral Health Workforce Center

(8 days ago) WebMental Health Resources 211211 is the most comprehensive source of information about local resources and services in the country. It will connect you to expert, caring help and resources in your area like housing, food, transportation, and health care resources. Every call is completely confidential.Call/Text: 211 Visit: 211.org988 Suicide & Crisis …

https://illinoisbhwc.org/mh-resources/

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Disinvestment, Pandemic Leave Illinois' State Of Mental Health

(5 days ago) WebIllinois faces a mental health care crisis after years of disinvestment and the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated workforce shortages and accessibility. A recent report from the Community Behavior Healthcare Association of Illinois found only 23% of Illinoisans' mental health needs can be met with the current workforce.

https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2021-05-14/disinvestment-pandemic-leave-illinois-state-of-mental-health-care-in-crisis

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Despite efforts to close gap, parity in mental health care remains

(5 days ago) WebIn recent years, mental health care has become a mainstream issue. President Biden proposed an expansion of services nationwide. Lawmakers and celebrities speak openly about their struggles. States are providing incentives to expand the behavioral health workforce. Companies are recognizing the need for mental health leave. …

https://publicintegrity.org/health/health-parity/gap-parity-mental-health-care-remains-elusive/

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5.15.2024 - cbht-mental-health-awareness - Illinois Department of

(Just Now) WebSPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker has joined state leaders, mental health advocates, and others to mark Mental Health Awareness Month and discuss ongoing state initiatives to improve services for people dealing with mental health issues and their families.The Governor took part in a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, May …

https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2024/may/5-15-2024---cbht-mental-health-awareness.html

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Learn about workforce, education, and training Behavioral Health

(5 days ago) WebWET component provides funding to improve the capacity of the behavioral health workforce. Because of the critical workforce shortages in behavioral health, the Act provides funds to train, develop, and recruit a diverse workforce including consumers, family members, licensed professionals and others who are qualified to deliver client …

https://bhsd.santaclaracounty.gov/mental-health-services-act/learn-about-workforce-education-and-training

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Crisis Services - hfs.illinois.gov

(Just Now) WebCrisis Services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or you have concerns for their immediate safety, that they may harm themselves or worry that they may require inpatient psychiatric treatment, please contact the CARES line at 1-800-345-9049 to access mobile crisis response services.

https://hfs.illinois.gov/medicalclients/behavioral/crisisservices.html

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TA Coalition Webinar: The Living Room: Leveraging the Peer …

(6 days ago) WebA SAMHSA sponsored webinar presented by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will take place Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 12:30pm-2:00pm Eastern Time titled “ The Living Room: Leveraging the Peer Workforce in Crisis Stabilization”. This is the third session of a four-part Learning Series on Crisis Stabilization.

https://nasmhpd.org/content/presentation/ta-coalition-webinar-living-room-leveraging-peer-workforce-crisis

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Growing Illinois’ behavioral health workforce SIU School of …

(2 days ago) WebIn 2019, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1165 — the Illinois Behavioral Health Workforce Act. In March 2023, the Behavioral Health Workforce Center (BHWC) was officially launched with funding from the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and administered by the Illinois Board of Higher …

https://www.siumed.edu/news/growing-illinois-behavioral-health-workforce

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State of IL facing mental health work crisis due to pandemic

(8 days ago) WebSpringfield. Rooted in disinvestment and growing amid economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois is facing a statewide mental health crisis due to workforce shortages and accessibility.

https://www.bnd.com/news/coronavirus/article251340388.html

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Letter to Congressional Bill Sponsors on Child and Adolescent …

(3 days ago) WebNAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. About NAMI; Join; Sign In; In a crisis, call or text 988.

https://www.nami.org/nami-advocacy-actions/letter-to-congressional-bill-sponsors-on-child-and-adolescent-mental-health-mental-health-workforce/

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More Than 80,000 People in Illinois Have Guns Despite Being …

(Just Now) WebIn Illinois, 114,000 people are banned from owning guns because of legal tangles or mental health issues — three-quarters of them haven’t surrendered their firearms, according to data the Cook County sheriff presented last Thursday.. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is seeking $10 million from state lawmakers to tackle what he calls in a …

https://news.wttw.com/2024/05/20/more-80000-people-illinois-have-guns-despite-being-banned-legal-or-mental-health-issues

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Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Behavioral Health Solutions …

(6 days ago) WebJeremy talks about barriers that may prevent people of all ages from receiving quality behavioral health care — including access issues, reimbursement challenges and the stigma of receiving treatment — and offers possible solutions, including using telehealth and enforcing federal and state laws requiring mental health parity in …

https://www.aha.org/news/chairpersons-file/2024-05-20-chair-file-leadership-dialogue-behavioral-health-solutions-jeremy-musher-md-chief-behavioral

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How AI Affects Mental Health in the Workplace Psychology Today

(6 days ago) WebThe need to adapt to new AI systems can cause fatigue, burnout, anxiety, irritability, headaches, muscle pain, and sleep problems. Severe cases are linked to depression and other mental health

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/202405/how-ai-affects-mental-health-in-the-workplace

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Poor care access leaves youth mental health crisis in limbo

(9 days ago) WebPublished: 23 Apr 2024. Only around half the kids displaying symptoms of anxiety or depression are getting a clinical diagnosis for the disorders, and even fewer are able to access care, according to a new United Hospital Fund report that paints a picture of the youth mental health crisis in America. In 2021, only 39 percent of adolescents

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584183/Poor-care-access-leaves-youth-mental-health-crisis-in-limbo

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Kansas budget approves millions for mental health workforce

(2 days ago) WebKansas lawmakers approved almost $6 million for workforce development programs. Finding mental health professionals in Kansas is hard. Crisis teams that talk down suicidal Wichitans struggle to

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/kansas-budget-approves-millions-for-mental-health-workforce-development/ar-BB1mJ5Si

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Maternal Mental Health

(8 days ago) WebThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of a national strategy today, with recommendations developed by the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health, a subcommittee of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Advisory Committee for Women’s Services, to …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20240514/maternal-mental-health-task-force-national-strategy-improve-maternal-mental-health-care

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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Medicaid and CHIP Mental …

(5 days ago) WebEndnotes. 1 The requirement that state Medicaid programs report annually on the behavioral health quality measures of the adult core set was effective starting FY 2024.. 2 Data on infant and early childhood health-related services is key to ensuring access to high-quality mental health care for infants and young children. For example, data on …

https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2024/05/20/consolidated-appropriations-act-2024-medicaid-and-chip-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-provisions-explained/

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Inside Gaza’s mental health crisis impacting civilians, aid workers

(2 days ago) WebThe mental health crisis is “already catastrophic … and it keeps getting worse and worse,” Dr. Audrey McMahon, a psychiatrist with Doctors Without Borders, or Médecins sans Frontières (MSF), who was the mental health activities manager based in Jerusalem until March, told ABC News. “Gaza has become an unlivable place.

https://southernillinoisnow.com/2024/05/17/inside-gazas-mental-health-crisis-impacting-civilians-aid-workers-catastrophic/

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