Community Behavioral Healthcare Association

08/27/2026

"The insurer’s new system started in July, just as Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law meant to curb the growing trend of health insurance companies automatically reducing fees paid to doctors. But the new law doesn’t go into effect until 2028."

The insurer’s new system started in July, just as Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law meant to curb the growing trend of health insurance companies automatically reducing fees paid to doctors. But the new law doesn’t go into effect until 2028.

08/21/2026

Congratulations to Thresholds on the opening of the new HOPE Center in Chicago’s Austin community!

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Groundbreaking news! Crisis support lines at Thresholds South are NOW OPEN!

Through our Mobile Crisis and Living Room programs, we're expanding access to compassionate, community-based mental health support on Chicago's South Side.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis on the south side, help is just a phone call away.

Call 773-572-5300, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with 24/7 service coming soon.

Learn more at thresholds.org/crisis

Thank you to everyone who helped make our dream of these Southside services a reality!

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Heritage Behavioral Health Center is expanding its crisis response network, launching a new 24/7 walk-in behavioral health urgent care to provide round-the-clock support for all ages.

08/12/2026

Your life matters. 💙 If that's hard to feel right now, the 988 Lifeline is here to support you - 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988.

08/12/2026

Every person deserves access to timely, high-quality mental health and substance use care.

Released today, the new 2026 CCBHC Impact Report highlights how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics continue to expand access to mental health and substance use care, strengthen communities and improve lives across the country.

For more than a decade, have helped redefine what's possible in behavioral health care by providing comprehensive, person-centered services regardless of a person's ability to pay.

The report showcases the measurable impact of that investment and why continuing to expand the model matters. Read more about the report here: https://bit.ly/4yUgFcS

08/04/2026

Illinois has launched the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) program to support eligible Illinois residents who recently lost SNAP benefits due to federal work requirement changes.

Beginning August 1, eligible individuals will automatically receive a one-time $400 benefit for each eligible household member—no application is required.

Learn more about eligibility, when benefits will be issued, and available resources in the press release: https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/governor-pritzker-launches-fresh-program-to-support-up-to-175000-illinoisans-the-trump-administration-kicked-off-snap?fbclid=IwY2xjawTe5r5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEzaUwyNzdXTXJ3dWlUTW44c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHskSqlkuf9u9HCPtN0VB7eYwD3kFLrug3XpnRCV4xIz2YSd9B-SYZnl53HNb_aem_UHCGutnoyd6wZ95DK867CQ

Illinois is launching the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) program to help eligible Illinoisans who lost SNAP benefits due to recent federal work requirement changes.

Beginning August 1, eligible individuals can automatically receive a one-time $400 benefit per eligible household member – no application required.

Learn more about eligibility, benefit timing, and available resources in this press release: https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/governor-pritzker-launches-fresh-program-to-support-up-to-175000-illinoisans-the-trump-administration-kicked-off-snap

07/23/2026

Each 60-minute virtual listening session will focus on one of the two behavioral health priorities under the Rural Health Transformation Program - Community Care Infrastructure (Integrated Care) and Mobile Health Innovation, including Mobile Crisis Response. During the sessions, stakeholders will be invited to offer input that will be used to inform the funding opportunities.

Community Care Infrastructure Listening Session: Wednesday, August 5, 11:00 a.m. CT
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mSFDVsIWTku0UYlH2g2XFg #/registration

Mobile Health Innovation: Thursday, August 6, 11:00 a.m. CT
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1VchkrkhTX-sFYbh2r4Ktg #/registration