Mental Health
million Illinois children and adults have a mental health condition, but barely 1/3 get treatment
Substance Use Disorder
%
of U.S. adults with mental illness also have a substance use disorder
Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
individuals with I/DD were living in Illinois’ seven large, state-run institutions.
Working to strengthen and Develop Local Mental Health Authorities.
Improving the development and delivery of
mental health services for persons with mental
disabilities.
Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois is a partnership of organizations rooted in our communities and accountable to our citizens. Our member organizations are comprised of “708” Boards governed by the Illinois Community Mental Health Act and “553” and “377” Boards whose statutory authority derives from public health legislation or legislation specific to intellectual and developmental disabilities.
As community-based boards we take responsibility for assessing the needs of our communities and funding services to meet those needs. We are the voice that speaks on behalf of behavioral health authorities, communities and people facing mental health, substance use and intellectual and developmental challenges.
ACMHAI envisions a statewide system of collaborative communities that advocate for individuals and innovate for better delivery of mental health and intellectual or developmental disability services.
WE WORK TO
- Improve the development and delivery of comprehensive services and facilities for person with mental disabilities
- Promote the exchange of information
- Develop a unified state-wide voice
- Foster cooperation with other private and public mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability provider, consumer, advocacy and trade organizations
- Initiate and influence policy reform and legislative action
Upcoming Events
Events
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ACMHAI Executive Committee Meeting
This meeting is for Executive Committee Members only. Meeting materials and Zoom info is distributed to the Executive Committee via email approximately one week prior to the meeting.
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ACMHAI Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Committee
ACMHAI Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Committee Chair, Kim Bowery, invites all ACMHAI members to attend the meeting of the committee held every other month. Meeting materials and Zoom info is distributed to […]
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ACMHAI Membership Committee Meeting
ACMHAI Membership Committee Chairs, Amy Hopper and Dalila Alegria, invite all ACMHAI members to attend the meeting of the committee held every other month. Meeting materials and Zoom info is […]
Check out the **NEW**
Children’s Behavioral Health Committee
Evidence Based Best Practices Map
During Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reminding you that confidence is something you build over time.
It can look like checking in with yourself, taking small steps forward, and giving yourself grace along the way.
If you need a few reminders today, start here.
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Mental health touches every one of us either directly or through someone we love. Let’s commit to talking about it with the care and honesty it deserves. http://samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SeeThePerson
❗IMPORTANT UPDATE : The Mental Health Mailbox date change❗
The date has changed from May 4th to May 18th 2026 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM on Zoom.
Submit your questions & get real answers in real time. 💚
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