Youth Behavioral Health Resources

Illinois is committed to preserving families and eliminating the separation of children from the custody of their parents when their primary need is behavioral and mental health services. Illinois DCFS partners with state agencies and medical professionals to improve our ability to provide youth with the mental and behavioral health services they need to grow and prosper while keeping their families together and preventing unnecessary “lock-outs” of youth in need of post-hospital psychiatric care.

Read the Interagency Resources for Children’s Behavioral Health handout in English, Spanish or Polish to learn more.
 

BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation)

It’s common for young people to struggle with behavioral and/or mental health challenges, and BEACON is here to help. BEACON is a centralized resource for Illinois youth and families to learn about behavioral health resources near you and state-funded programs your child may be eligible for. Visit beacon.illinois.gov to learn more.