behavioral health

$500,000 in pandemic relief money from the Town of Normal will help a not-for-profit agency that offers service to those with disabilities get a new facility and expand programs.

Joan Hartman recently took over as executive director of the nonprofit McLean County Center for Human Services (MCCHS), located in downtown Bloomington.

The head of Bloomington-based Chestnut Health Systems said Gov. JB Pritzker's proposed boost in mental health funding comes at a critical time. The $140 million in additional money was part of Pritzker's budget speech last week.

The McLean County Triage Center in downtown Bloomington experienced its busiest month to date in February. The center opened in March 2020 as a resource…

Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal has opened a newly renovated space for inpatient mental health and addiction recovery.“Illinois, throughout the…

Millions of Americans struggling with addiction rely on the support of groups like Alcoholics Anonymous. But due to the strict social distancing measures…

Longtime McLean County Board member George Gordon said he remains interested and engaged with public policy. He said he is running for another term to see…

Trauma and the behavioral health concerns that come as a result must be addressed.That’s according to trauma expert Elizabeth Vermilyea, the deputy…

The John M. Scott Health Care Commission announced it will award up to $450,000 in grants to health service agencies this fiscal year.Holly Ambuehl, chair…

The new state budget awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature includes what advocates say is a much-needed $80 million increase in funding for mental…