GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS SIGNING A NEW LAW TO INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN ILLINOIS.  

THE IDEA IS TO MAKE CARE MORE READILY AVAILABLE BY STRENGTHENING THE STATE'S MENTAL HEALTH WORKFORCE. THE LAW LETS THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE PROFESSION FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS REACTIVE THEIR STATE LICENSE AND MAKES IT EASIER FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE R-N'S TO TREAT PATIENTS SAYS GOVERNOR PRITZKER.

THE LAW ADDRESSES THE SHORTAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH WORKERS SAYS THE GOVERNOR.

THERE'S ALSO A NEW TAX CREDIT FOR QUALIFIELD EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM A MENTAL ILLNESS OR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND EXPANDED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRAINING.