Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Bureau
The Behavioral Health Bureau is committed to helping every Chicago resident receive the care they deserve, working with community partners to grow and strengthen behavioral health resources across Chicago, and expanding CDPH direct services to complement existing safety net systems.
Learn more in our full listing of Behavioral Health pages below.
Behavioral Health Pages
- Bullying Prevention
Learn how to identify and prevent bullying. - Cannabis Facts Chicago
Learn about cannabis health and safety tips. - Crisis Assistance Response & Engagement Program (CARE)
Learn about the CARE program in Chicago. - CDPH Suicide Prevention Initiative
Learn about the CDPH Suicide Prevention Initiative, our QPR approach, and QPR training opportunities. - Emergency Supplemental Victims Fund
Learn about the ESVF program, which provides financial assistance to alleviate the immediate financial impacts of fatal and non-fatal shooting incidents. - Gun Safety in Chicago
Learn about gun locks, where to get them, and Gun Safety Awareness workshops. - Mental Health Centers
Learn about CDPH Mental Health Centers and their services. - Opioid Use
Learn about the consequences of opioid use and how to prevent overdose deaths. - Overcome Opioids
Learn about the public health and personal impacts of opioid misuse. - Substance Use Disorder
Learn about substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs. - Trauma-Informed Resources
A compilation of trauma-focused resources, tools, and educational opportunities from Chicago partners and from trauma-informed initiatives across the country. - Victims and Survivors
Learn about the victim services provided through CDPH. - Violence Prevention
Learn about violence prevention topics and resources.
Mental Health Events Calendar
The CDPH Bureau of Behavioral Health is committed to advancing mental health equity in the city. The events within this area span suicide prevention trainings, opioid harm reduction trainings, which include demonstrations of administering Narcan®, and creative wellness sessions throughout the year. City of Chicago Mental Health services are accessible to all Chicagoans. Learn more on our Behavioral Health page.
Please explore the calendar below. Click on individual events for details and registration links.
External Sites
- Community Safety Coordination Center
The Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC) works across City departments to implement a coordinated, community-led approach to address the root causes of community violence.
