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December 18, 2018 /Comments Off on New NAMI Illinois Program Director – Teri Latter
The Board of Directors of NAMI Illinois is pleased to announce that Teri Latter has accepted the position of Program Director, replacing Holly McCaffrey in that role. Teri brings nine … Read more
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December 11, 2018 /Comments Off on Illinois Police Face Barriers To Mental Health Treatment
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois police are still facing major hurdles when seeking mental health treatment despite the passage of a state law that aims to remove obstacles and lower the … Read more
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December 11, 2018 /Comments Off on A Chicago Psychiatric Hospital Will Lose Federal Funding Over Safety and Abuse Issues Involving Children in State Care
At the same time, a federal judge said he will appoint a monitor to oversee the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. “The stakes cannot be higher,” the judge … Read more
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December 11, 2018 /Comments Off on How To Be Supportive Of Your Partner With Mental Illness
Being in a relationship with someone you love can be beautiful. It can also be difficult, as you face the hurdles of everyday life. But if your partner struggles with … Read more
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December 11, 2018 /Comments Off on NAMI Excited With New Opportunities To Improve Medicaid Mental Health Care
Secretary Alex Azar, U.S. Health & Human Services, announced that the Administration will allow states to apply for Medicaid waivers to pay for mental health treatment in inpatient settings known … Read more
