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Behavioral Health Providers 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.

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.