The satisfaction of parents/guardians and their children who received services at 22 community mental health agencies in Illinois was assessed using standardized measures and procedures. The primary goal of the project was to develop a model of presenting consumer satisfaction data to stakeholders in a...
These system modifications have resulted in increase by 60% from baseline survey data in the number of deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and deaf-blind consumers identified in community mental-health agencies in Illinois. Depending on the situation of deaf services staff and infrastructure, ...
“One thing that I've always been super impressed with their clinicians is their willingness to take on our folks with a lot of complex medical conditions,” Raybuck said in an interview withmHealthIntelligence. “There's a lot of complex mental health conditions, dual diagn...
As Elgin Mental Health Center sex assault case nears trial, lawsuits await Ten regional community mental health centers (CMHCs), private nonprofit agencies, have contracted with the state to provide a variety of publicly funded outpatient services, along with 24/7 emergency services, intended to sp...
Illinois's second Perinatal Mental Health Disorders Prevention and Treatment Act, enacted in 2008 and amended in 2015 and 2018, strives to create a safety net by requiring several state agencies to develop educational materials for women and their families and conduct assessments for perinatal mental...
The pandemic has taken a toll on many people's mental health, leading health agencies across the country to set up hotlines for those who are struggling. The states of Illinois, New York and Texas and the city of Marietta, Georgia, are just some places that have set up hot...
In two papers, Bennet and O'Brien (57, 58) reported on the results of a demonstration project to explore collabora- tion and integration of IPV and substance abuse treat- ment services across six agencies in Illinois, USA. Two sites provided integrated services whereas four...
It is important to understand that restraint use is regulated by federal and state agencies. Seclusion is the involuntary confinement of a patient alone in a room or area from which the person is prevented physically from leaving. It may be used only for the management of violent or self-...
K-9 Mental Health Therapy provides comfort for victims and victim families, in conjunction with other trained professionals. ICES Disaster Resources Illinois Cooperative Extension Service excellent site includes a disaster guide and preparedness information. International Disaster Agencies or Sites International...
Kansas. My previous work experience as a Human Resource Manager and a Professor of Education bring relatable life skill experiences into each of my sessions. I have served as a counselor in both public and private mental health agencies, primarily for those seeking help with depression, anxiety,...