mental health

Project to aid mentally ill Hispanics

2 months ago | Alex Parker

State says city only requested $4 million for mental clinics

While city leaders say there are no plans as of yet to close mental health centers, the state and city differ on how much state funding Chicago requested to operate the clinics.

2 months ago | Alex Parker

Mason says no plans exist to close mental health centers

2 months ago | Alex Parker

Lawmakers pledge to address unregulated homes for mentally ill

A Daily News investigation found a loophole allows some group homes to operate in Illinois without adhering to state standards or monitoring, though they care for a fragile mental health population. Key legislators are calling for changes in the law.

3 months ago | Alex Parker

More on unlicensed group homes

3 months ago | Alex Parker

Exclusive: Loophole allows 'flop houses' for mentally ill

A loophole in state law allows group homes to care for fragile, mentally ill residents without state regulation or supervision. One man who walked away from a home on the South Side was missing for 18 days.

3 months ago | Alex Parker

Advocates press aldermen to stand up for mental health centers.

3 months ago | Alex Parker

Questions continue after missing man found

4 months ago | Alex Parker

Family: Cops, group home dropped ball on missing man

Shalom Carter, a mentally ill adult, has been missing since July 5. His family says Carter's group home failed to notify them and they can't contact the detective assigned to the case.

4 months ago | Alex Parker

Mental health billing glitch fixed

The billing issues that caused four mental health centers to nearly close have been fixed, according to the state human services department.

4 months ago | Alex Parker