Illinois SB1560 amends mental health services for youth and young adults, enhancing access to treatment and support.
Illinois SB1560 amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and the School Code to improve mental health services for youth and young adults. It restructures the Family Support Program, previously known as the Individual Care Grant program, to provide early treatment for those with serious mental illness or emotional disturbance. The bill mandates psychiatric hospitals to inform youth and their families about the BEACON portal and Family Support Program before referring them to the Department of Children and Family Services.
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