mental health funding

The need for mental healthcare services is constant. In some places, particularly rural areas, it can be a struggle to find a provider.

The Illinois Psychiatric Society has recommended reforms based on three mental health policy pillars: increasing equitable access, improving systems of care, and focusing more attention on preventing mental illness.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed a bill to provide about $3.9 billion for higher education, mental health treatment and other programs. The Republican says…