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WebThe Community Behavioral Health Association of Illinois (CBHA) today announced that six mental health providers will each receive a total of $106,000 over two years to fund clinical supervision and a stipend for eight, second year master’s degree-level interns. Funding will also support enhanced supervision for two early career clinicians to

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$636,000 Awarded to Boost IL Children’s Mental Health Workforce

Web(Springfield, IL) – One of Illinois’ top behavioral health advocacy groups has awarded $636,000 to multiple Illinois community children’s mental health providers to help the agencies boost their workforce. The Community Behavioral Health Association of Illinois (CBHA) today announced that six mental health providers will each receive a total of …

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As Budget Axe Looms, 82,000 Added to Illinois Mental Health, …

Web(Springfield, IL) – As Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers grapple with a $3.9 billion budget gap, the state’s Medicaid rolls in 2020 have “exploded” with an estimated 82,000 additional people with mental health or addiction problems enrolling in the federal/state healthcare plan, according to a top behavioral health advocacy group.

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Local, State Advocates Sound Alarm on Illinois Mental Health Care

Web(Springfield, IL) – Local and state behavioral health advocates are sounding the alarm on Illinois’ swelling mental health crisis. “Wait times to see a psychiatrist in Illinois’ community mental health system can now range from 4 to 6 months,” said Tim Sheehan, Chairperson of the Public Policy Committee of the Community Behavioral Healthcare …

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CBHA Adds Racial Equity to ‘Treatment Plan’ Agenda

Web(Springfield, IL) – Commemorating the close of Black History Month, the Community Behavioral Health Association of Illinois is officially adding "racial equity" to our ‘treatment plan’ agenda. “The popular belief, ‘Knowing is not enough, we must do’, is what motivates the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association and its members to take a …

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About CBHA – CBHA News

WebAbout CBHA. The Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois (CBHA) is a statewide not-for-profit membership organization representing the interests of community behavioral healthcare agencies in the state of Illinois. An association of providers of mental health, substance abuse and youth services to Illinois citizens, CBHA promotes

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Illinois Mental Health – CBHA News

WebPosts about Illinois Mental Health written by ilcbha. (Springfield, IL) – As Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers grapple with a $3.9 billion budget gap, the state’s Medicaid rolls in 2020 have “exploded” with an estimated 82,000 additional people with mental health or addiction problems enrolling in the federal/state healthcare plan, according to a top …

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2022 – CBHA News

Web5 posts published by ilcbha in the year 2022. (Springfield, Illinois) – One of Illinois’ top behavioral health advocacy groups will honor three leading Illinois lawmakers for their “steadfast support” and multiple state behavioral health industry leaders with leadership awards next week.

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Mental Health Care – CBHA News

WebPosts about Mental Health Care written by ilcbha. (Springfield, Illinois) – One of Illinois’ top behavioral health advocacy groups honored this week two leading Illinois lawmakers for their “steadfast support” as well as other Illinois behavioral health industry leaders with leadership awards.

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OP-ED: Action Must Replace “Statements” on Racial

WebOP-ED: We, behavioral healthcare workers, are fortunate to work in an industry where we are guided by broad ethical principles that includes a code of ethics centered around social justice, dignity and worth of the person.We provide care and advocate for all people – no matter what race, financial status, religion, or mental illness. …

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Illinois Medicaid Managed Care – CBHA News

Web(Springfield, IL) – At a public hearing before state lawmakers last week in Springfield, Illinois’ top behavioral healthcare advocates recommended that the state reduce the number of its Medicaid Managed Care Organizations under contract from 12 to five. At a joint Illinois House public hearing on Thursday of the chamber’s human service …

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OP-ED: Illinois’ Failure on Mental Health Funding Has

WebOver the past decade, state government funding for community mental health and substance use has plummeted by a combined $140 million. Every year, community-based mental health and substance use providers are faced with the decision of what services to slash, which staff to fire, or whether they will be able to remain open.

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As International Overdose Awareness Day Looms, Illinois is Losing …

WebThe Community Behavioral Health Association of Illinois recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day, a global event held on 31 August each year, that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or …

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July 2022 – CBHA News

WebThe Community Behavioral Health Association of Illinois (CBHA) today announced that six mental health providers will each receive a total of $106,000 over two years to fund clinical supervision and a stipend for eight, second year master’s degree-level interns. Funding will also support enhanced supervision for two early career clinicians to

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CBHA Policy VP Blanca Campos Earns Prestigious Professional

Web(Springfield, IL) – Blanca Campos, CBHA’s Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs and incoming CEO, has earned the prestigious Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential through a certification program sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the …

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CBHA News – Page 2 – Community Behavioral Healthcare …

WebOp-Ed: The Community Behavioral Healthcare Association strongly opposes caps on federal Medicaid funding, such as block grants, because they pose an enormous threat to the health and well-being of millions of our nation’s must vulnerable citizens, including the over 700,000 Illinoisans who receive lifesaving care through Medicaid expansion. On January …

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CBHA Taps Policy & Government Affairs V.P. Blanca Campos as …

Web(Springfield, IL) – The Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois [CBHA] has tapped the group’s current public policy chief, Blanca Campos, to be its new C.E.O., and the first Latina to lead the association, starting on July 1, 2022. Campos who has served as the organization’s Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs since …

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December 7, 2023 – CBHA News

Web1 post published by ilcbha on December 7, 2023. (Springfield, Illinois) – One of Illinois’ top behavioral health advocacy groups honored this week two leading Illinois lawmakers for their “steadfast support” as well as other Illinois behavioral health industry leaders with leadership awards.

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June 19, 2020 – CBHA News

Web1 post published by ilcbha on June 19, 2020. (Springfield, IL) – Led by the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois, behavioral health care organizations throughout Illinois will participate in a two-day advocacy event next week – Hill Day at Home ­– drawing more than 2,500 attendees from all 50 states and showcasing …

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