Behavioral health service providers in Illinois would see a slight rate increase under the budget passed by the General Assembly today. But the CEO of a behavioral health provider association says the increases are small relative to the costs of providing the care.
More than 1,000 calls have come in to Illinois’ new helpline for opioid addiction and substance abuse since it launched in December. Helpline operators coordinate resources to callers based on needs, such as finding sober living homes.
A bipartisan Congressional group focused on curbing the use of heroin and other drugs Tuesday released a list of legislation focused on law enforcement, prevention and drug treatment.
The head of the former Community Elements says they plan to expand their substance abuse treatment services in Champaign-Urbana, now that they have merged with Rockford-based Rosecrance.
Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms, which helps people with depression, substance abuse, and self-injury. He has released a new book, If You Feel Too Much, and will be speaking in Chicago on June 8th. He talked with us about his non-profit, the movie based off his original short story, and more.
