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Behavioral Health

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) provides vital resources and information for individuals needing assistance through the Division of Mental Health and the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.

To access resources provided through the DHS Division of Mental Health and apply for assistance, visit the following sites:

If you are considering mental health services for you or someone you care for, first visit the Mental Health Services Frequently Asked Questions External link will open in a new window.

Mental Health Services External link will open in a new window  provides assistance and information on services provided through mental health centers to include:

  • Acute: outpatient care,
  • Mental health treatment,
  • Specialized programs for adolescents and children,
  • Rehabilitation and support, and
  • State hospital treatment

For further information and consumer enrollment requirement information, visit the DHS Mental Health Provider / Consumer Guide External link will open in a new window.

To access resources provided through the DHS Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, visit the following sites:

The DHS Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse External link will open in a new window provides comprehensive services throughout the state for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol and other drug abuse and dependency.  These services include:

  • Case management,
  • Detoxification,
  • HIV testing and counseling,
  • Intensive outpatient services,
  • Early intervention, and
  • Residential rehabilitation

Additionally, more information on assistance and treatment may be found at the following sites:

Alcoholic Anonymous External link will open in a new window

Narcotics Anonymous External link will open in a new window

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Behavioral Health Support Contact Information

To locate a mental health provider, referral agency, DHS office, or service provider in your local area visit the DHS Locator External link will open in a new window.

To locate an alcohol and substance abuse provider or referral agency in your area visit the following site:

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator External link will open in a new window

To access the 24 hour DHS Hot Line call:

1.800.843.6154 or 1.800.447.6404 TTY (English or Espanol)

To access the DHS Provider Help Line call:

1.800.804.3833 or 1.877.434.1082 TTY

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Department of Human Services DHS helps Illinois families achieve self-sufficiency, independence and health to the maximum extent possible.  Visit the IDHS web site. External link opens in a new window

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