mental health issues

After two previous deferrals, a divided Peoria City Council voted to greenlight the proposal from GRO Community that will turn an empty building on the South Side into a 12-bedroom transitional residence for formerly incarcerated men.

Transportation remains one of the biggest barriers to accessing behavioral health services, especially in rural areas.

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.

The Chicago Police Department has launched mandatory training designed to help officers de-escalate conflicts, including situations involving use of force…