Community Behavioral Healthcare Association

12/19/2025

"Pilot programs in Kankakee and McHenry counties provide mental health care to defendants, from smaller jails, who have deemed unfit for trial and are awaiting a state hospital bed."

Illinois pilots jail-based restoration in Kankakee and McHenry to cut hospital waits, amid hope and caution.

12/19/2025

McHenry County jail detainees deemed unfit to stand trial are receiving specialized psychiatric care while waiting for an open bed in a mental health facility.

12/17/2025

Huge congratulations to Sue Schroeder, CBHA Board Chair and CEO of Stepping Stones of Rockford, and her entire team on the opening of a brand-new group home in Rockford!

The newly opened 10-bed, fully accessible group home, located at 1480 Stony Creek Way, is designed to support adults living with serious mental health needs and represents a significant step forward in expanding compassionate, community-based housing.

“I am proud to be opening this beautiful home. It represents the value our community has placed on adults in need of residential mental health care,” said Susan Schroeder, CEO of Stepping Stones. “One of the most important decisions to be made by individuals with serious mental illness and their families is where the person will live. We can now make that decision easier for 10 additional adults and families.”

12/17/2025

Thank you for your support!

12/15/2025

"The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its first-ever comprehensive report on alcohol use in the state. The report, "Alcohol Use in Illinois," analyzes data from multiple sources to address health-related concerns linked to alcohol consumption."

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its first-ever comprehensive report on alcohol use in the state. The report, "Alcohol Use in Illinois," analyzes data

12/15/2025

Thank you for your support!

12/12/2025

After three years of advocacy HB 1085 was officially signed into law by the Governor today, ultimately increasing access to behavioral health care. A HUGE thank you to State Senator Karina Villa and Senate President Don Harmon for championing this bill in the Senate—and to everyone whose collaboration made this success possible. Heather O’Donnell steered the ship for three years and so many others helped get this across the finish line, front and center being the People’s Lobby Healthcare Taskforce and all the therapists who showed up and weighed in. We hear you and we all deserve better. Healthcare is a human right and mental healthcare is healthcare.

You can view our full press release here: https://www.replapointe.com/2025/12/12/governor-signs-lapointe-bill-improving-affordability-and-access-to-behavioral-health/

12/12/2025

"The four new beds and 20 new staffers are designed for kids with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The $4.5 million addition is a first for the state but can't fill the major dearth in youth psychiatric beds across Illinois."

The four new beds and 20 new staffers are designed for kids with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The $4.5 million addition is a first for the state but can't fill the major dearth in youth psychiatric beds across Illinois.

12/11/2025

"The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year."

The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

Congratulations, Michael and thank you for joining us Leyden Family Service & The SHARE Program!