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Community Mental Health Strategy Board
The Community Mental Health Strategy Board, created by Public Act 01-08, is charged with developing a strategic plan and approving commitments and disbursements from the Community Mental Health Strategic Investment Fund that are consistent with the plan.
Nursing Home Diversion and Transition Program
The purpose of this program is to ensure that nursing home placements for DMHAS clients (or DMHAS-eligible clients) are necessary, appropriate, and safe.
Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
There is a range of treatment options for those who struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD). With the right care, support, and treatment, recovery is possible — there is life with OUD.
Preventing Fatal Opioid Overdoses
Naloxone, often referred to by the brand name Narcan®, is a prescription medication used in the event of an opioid overdose. If given quickly, it can help reverse the effects of the overdose and save the person’s life.
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a prescription medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
Information Technology supports the delivery of quality services to DMHAS clients by providing all DMHAS employees with the most effective computer support (tools) available.