Community Behavioral Healthcare Association

01/14/2026

"Three sources said they believe total cuts to nonprofit groups, many providing street-level care to people experiencing addiction, homelessness and mental illness, could reach roughly $2 billion. "

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.

01/12/2026

Get Covered Illinois announced it is giving residents another 16 days to enroll in health insurance through the state’s official marketplace. Customers now have until January 31 to apply for and enroll in coverage.

Get Covered Illinois announced it is giving residents another 16 days to enroll in health insurance through the state’s official marketplace.

01/12/2026

01/12/2026

It is now the time after the holiday rush and life slows down. For many it is January Blues. NCBH created our Urgent Care Clinics to provide immediate access to professional behavioral health help. With our UCC and our Mobile Crisis Unit, we serve as an alternative to an emergency room visit. Visit www.ncbhs.org to learn more about how we serve our communities. ***de

01/12/2026

"A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from freezing $10 billion in welfare funds earmarked for five blue states."

01/08/2026

"The House passed legislation Thursday to revive and extend expired ObamaCare tax credits in a bipartisan vote that is boosting hopes of centrist Republicans for a bipartisan deal to revive the tax credits."

The House passed legislation Thursday to revive and extend expired ObamaCare tax credits in a bipartisan vote that is boosting hopes of centrist Republicans for a bipartisan deal to revive the tax …

01/07/2026

"On Jan. 6, HHS said it notified the five states, all with Democratic governors, that its freeze applied to the "Child Care and Development Fund" worth $2.4 billion, the "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families" worth $7.35 billion and the "Social Services Block Grant" worth $869 million."

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is freezing the funds citing what it called concerns about fraud and misuse.

01/06/2026

Naloxone saves lives.

We’re distributing both Narcan® and Padagis naloxone for free across the county and through our community naloxone distribution partners. These products contain the same medication and are used the same way to reverse an opioid overdose.

If you or someone you know may be at risk, carrying naloxone can make all the difference. Learn where to get it free at over 100 locations across Kane County and how to use it at: https://www.kanehealth.com/opioid-awareness/Pages/default.aspx

01/06/2026

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for the 2026 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in care for the upcoming school year, with four awards reserved for the children of veterans and two awards presented to students pursuing degrees in social work in honor of Pamela Knight and Deidre Silas, two DCFS caseworkers who succumbed to injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Applications are available online at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/ILDCFS2026 students are encouraged to submit their applications in advance of the March 31 deadline.

Kaleidoscope

01/02/2026

“We are excited that Illinois has received a Rural Health Transformation Program grant to strengthen rural health and expand vital behavioral health services,” said Blanca Campos, CEO, Community Behavioral Healthcare Association. “CBHA is committed to working closely with the state and stakeholders to enhance access to mental health and substance use care. Together, we aim to strengthen the behavioral health workforce, advance innovative and cost-effective care models, and leverage technology to ensure coordinated, high-quality services. We look forward to implementing this transformative initiative to broaden access to essential care across Illinois’ rural communities."

Illinois awarded $193M yearly for 5 years via the Rural Healthcare Transformation Program to enhance healthcare access in 85 rural counties and support workforce growth.

12/23/2025

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.