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Enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) program will be temporarily paused effective July 1, 2023.

Enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) program will be temporarily paused effective Nov. 6, 2023.

Due to repairs causing planned power outages in the area, the Joliet Regional Office located in the Bays Professional Center Building, will be closed to the public on Monday, May 6th.  The building is expected to reopen on Tuesday, May 7th.

Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Behavioral Health Home

Welcome to Healthcare and Family Services’ Behavioral Health Resources Web Page. This site contains information related to Behavioral Health services available under the Illinois Medical Assistance Program, as well as information regarding Behavioral Health programs for children and youth in the State of Illinois. Behavioral Health services cover both mental health and substance use recovery services.

If you are a Medicaid customer or someone who is seeking information on behavioral health programs or services, please use the ‘For Families’ tab in the left-hand navigation menu (or top of page drop down menu if using a mobile device) for information on the programs and services available.

If you are a Medicaid provider or a provider of HFS funded services looking for information on specific programs or services, please use the ‘For Providers’ tab in the left-hand navigation menu (or top of page drop down menu if using a mobile device) for more information.

Information on how to contact the Bureau of Behavioral Health can be found on the Contact Us page.

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. Services are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

 

If you need immediate assistance or are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact 911.