Gov. Pritzker Announces Recommendations from Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative

Statement

Today Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders to release a new report from the Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, which will redesign the delivery of behavioral health services for Illinois youth. The goal of the Initiative is to transform statewide systems to provide clear, consistent, and comprehensive guidance to families seeking behavioral or mental health services for children and adolescents.

"Nearly a year ago, I announced the Children's Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, which builds on the substantial progress made by Illinois agencies to ensure that every young person experiencing mental or behavioral health problems can access needed services," said Governor JB Pritzker. "Through rate increases, community networks, and inter-agency collaboration, we are taking a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach to establish the number one children's behavioral healthcare system in the nation."

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