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Advocates say Chicago’s 911 mental health response program is no replacement for public mental health centers

by Siobhan Neela-Stock May 3rd, 2023May 4th, 2023

Facing the impacts of decades of mental health facility closures, Chicago’s CARE program sends mental health professionals on some 911 calls alongside or instead of the police

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Extreme heat increases the need for BIPOC mental health care

by Ray Levy Uyeda September 7th, 2022May 8th, 2023
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How a majority BIPOC worker co-op is disrupting the field of therapy

by Sydney Pereira May 9th, 2022January 23rd, 2023
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BIPOC moms are still trying to cope almost two years into the pandemic

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Who fills the gaps when BIPOC mental health needs are overlooked?

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