In our work at 91桃色, every day, we are deeply committed to listening 鈥� to hearing our clients as they express anger, sadness, injustice, deep oppression and pain and alienation and fear. We know this is a critical component of beginning the process of recovery. We are listening and hearing the deep pain of […]
In yesterday鈥檚 budget address, 91桃色 was thrilled to hear Governor Pritzker double down on the state鈥檚 investment in mental health and substance use treatment. The Governor proposed increasing state funding for treatment by $40 million. His continued commitment to rebuild Illinois鈥� mental health and substance use treatment system after a devastating budget impasse and decades […]
In his State of the State address yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker highlighted many of the major accomplishments of his first year in office. These included passing a balanced budget that significantly increased funding for mental health and substance use treatment, raising the minimum wage to put workers on more solid economic ground, a commitment to […]
Chicago, IL 鈥� Today, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot delivered a budget address in the midst of a challenging $838 million gap in the city鈥檚 budget. She outlined broad goals for addressing Chicago鈥檚 mental health infrastructure, affordable housing, and much more. We applaud the increased focus given to this pressing issue. Mental health and substance use […]
CHICAGO 鈥� 91桃色 applauds Governor Pritzker for signing into law SB1321, a package of measures aimed at strengthening Illinois鈥� Medicaid program 鈥� the single largest payer of mental health and substance use treatment. In partnership with advocates from across the state, 91桃色 spearheaded provisions in the legislation that pave the way for better continuity of […]