In 2003, the Children’s Mental Health Act was passed, creating the Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership, a statewide public/private partnership, to develop a plan to build a comprehensive and coordinated mental health system to better address the needs of Illinois children, adolescents, and their families. By statute, ICMHP is comprised of each child-serving state agency, 25 experts representing a broad range of experiences (such as community mental health, children and family advocates, early childhood, education, health, substance abuse, violence prevention, and juvenile justice), and eight members of the General Assembly.
Our Mission
We are committed to improving the scope, quality, and access of mental health programs, services, and supports for children, adolescents, and their families in Illinois.
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Our Partnership
These appointed members work alongside members of the public to drive the work that we do.
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How You Can Help
Here are ways you can help protect our progress:
- Educate yourself! Sign-up for emails to keep up-to-date on news, resources, trainings and events, and policy updates.
- Raise your voice! Encourage your legislators to support children’s mental health initiatives locally, statewide, and across the country.
- Contact us! Send us your ideas, comments, and questions about children and adolescent mental health in Illinois.
- Join us! Get involved with our committees.