Supporting Information
Gender-Based Violence
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) addresses gender-based violence (GBV) in many of our bureaus, programs, and offices.
Mental Health Equity Initiative (MHEI) Network Dashboard
The Mental Health Equity Initiative (MHEI) initiative, launched in October 2020, operates and funds services provided by 5 CDPH mental health clinics and a robust network of mental health safety net providers. The MHEI initiative mobilizes diverse mental health providers to expand low-barrier, trauma-informed, and integrative outpatient mental health services to Chicagoans regardless of ability to pay, immigration status, or health insurance. Providers include Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) that receive funds to implement service delivery models that expand allowable mental health service types in community areas of focus.
OVP - About Us
The Office of Violence Prevention and Behavioral Health (OVPBH) works to reduce the likelihood of violence related injury and death and support trauma recovery and healing across Chicago communities.
OVP Programs & Services
The Office of Violence Prevention and Behavioral Health (OVPBH) works to reduce the likelihood of violence related injury and death and support trauma recover and healing across Chicago communities.
OVP Resources and Links
Information on Violence Prevention Resources
Opioid Use
We work to educate residents on prevention and treatment for substance use.
Trauma-Informed Care
Our vision is to become a city that is educated about trauma, prevents transmission of harm, and positively impacts the lives of others. Our approaches are embedded in prevention, aiding & supporting healing rather than contributing to ongoing experiences of trauma.
Vending Machine PIN Request Form and Information
The Chicago Department of Public Health Harm Reduction vending machines offer harm reduction supplies at no cost, but you must have a PIN code to access these items. Simply follow the steps below to gain access to items in the machine.
Violence Prevention Basics
OVP works to prevent violence across the lifespan and reduce its negative impacts when it does occur. We understand violence to be anything that hurts or destroys any person, place or thing. We believe that exposure to violence in the home and/or community can change the life of a child forever.