Dr. Lafay Erving

11/03/2025

Illinois Therapists:
House Bill 1085 for establishing reimbursement rates has passed both the House and Senate. Governor Pritzker now has 60 days to sign this into law. Please see details below on this bill and what they mean for the mental health profession moving forward.

HB1085: Establishing Reimbursement Rates for Insurance (Passed both House and Senate)
Concerns mental health and substance use disorder treatment coverage under private insurance policies. It mandates that insurers reimburse mental health services at specific rates, requires coverage of medically necessary services, and sets up new standards for provider credentialing and reimbursement to improve access to care. The bill is currently progressing through the Illinois state legislature.

If this bill is signed by Governor Pritzker, this means:

*Equal Payment with Other Healthcare to Increase Network Participation
*Establishes a commercial insurance reimbursement rate floor for behavioral health services to improve network adequacy & access.
*Utilization of Full Behavioral Health Workforce
*Allows MH/SU providers working toward licensure to practice under the supervision of another fully licensed provider, consistent with many major insurer practices.
*Required Coverage of MH/SU Services Received on the Same Day
*Required Coverage of 60-Minute Therapy
*Required Timely 60-Day Network Contracting Process for MHSU Providers.

10/17/2025

For aging clients, this is a great program:

With SilverSneakers, you're free to move. Available at no cost for adults 65+ through select Medicare plans. Take online classes from home or visit us at the gym.

04/14/2025

Be kind...please

: Sharing resources & meaningful awareness is no small action. Prevention resources include:

- Free door alarms & other tools to help families prevent wandering. Linked in comments.

- Free 'Meet the Police' Toolkit to help prevent dangerous police encounters. Linked in comments.

- Free Emergency Profile Sheet that helps police, teachers, and neighbors understand your loved one's needs & ways to safely interact. Linked in comments.

- Free digital resource library to help prevent wandering. Linked in comments.

03/27/2025

03/27/2025

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06/18/2024

PSA📢

06/13/2024

Have you ever attended a conference where you decide what you’ll pay to attend (from just $25), and most of the proceeds are donated to charity?

The Bridging the Gap Virtual Summit (June 22 & 23) connects you with 12 experts, who will present 10 hours of continuing education focusing on key topics such as su***de prevention, culturally responsive supervision, action-oriented advocacy, social justice interventions, working with immigrants, postpartum rage, and more.

Here’s a snapshot of the event:
Choose how much you want to pay to attend (from just $25)
Attend 10 live webinars (June 22 & 23) – and/or watch recordings
Accrue up to 10 CE Credits (NBCC & CCPA approved CE)
Access everything online, from the comfort of your home
Support the NBCC Foundation’s efforts to bridge the gap in mental health services in the United States, and internationally.
There are limited seats available. If you haven’t already, register now to secure your place.

If you have any questions, please review the event FAQs or contact our friendly support team on help@mentalhealthacademy.net.

Kind regards,

Pedro Gondim,
CEO, Mental Health Academy.

P.S. We encourage you to invite your professional peers who may also be interested in this continuing education opportunity. Just forward this email to them.

ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH ACADEMY
Mental Health Academy helps mental and allied health professionals develop clinical skills, fulfill CE obligations, and connect with global experts, while supporting social causes around the world.


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06/11/2024

I am thrilled to share that I have successfully defended my dissertation, which is now being published! 📚

✨ This journey has been filled with countless hours of research, writing, and dedication. Reaching this milestone is a professional achievement and a personal triumph.

🎓 Why Celebrate Personal Accomplishments? 🎓

Reflect on Your Journey: Celebrating milestones allows us to look back and appreciate how far we've come. Each challenge faced and overcome is a testament to our resilience and determination.

Inspire Others: By sharing our successes, we can inspire those around us to keep striving for their goals, no matter how distant they may seem.

Boost Self-Confidence: Recognizing our achievements builds self-esteem and motivates us to set and conquer new goals.

Express Gratitude: It's an opportunity to thank everyone who supported us along the way – mentors, friends, family, and colleagues.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. Your support and encouragement have been invaluable. Here’s to celebrating the wins, big and small, and continuing to pursue our passions with relentless enthusiasm!

04/27/2024

The Federal Trade Commission Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes

This is great news for those who want to launch their own practice! There are enough individuals looking for therapy services that we shouldn't feel threatened by the existence of other practices in our area.

Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamen