Welcome to the Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice website.  We invite you to explore this site to discover the many ways that the Collaborative can serve you.  Whether you are an individual or a family member receiving services from the Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Mental Health (DHS/DMH), or you represent a local mental health center, you can access relevant information with the touch of a finger: 

Services: Find out more about the broad array of recovery-oriented services that IDHS/DMH funds through local mental health centers!

About: Learn more about the partnership between the IDHS/DMH and the Collaborative, and what that means for you!

Contacts: Get connected with IDHS/DMH and the Collaborative.  Get answers to your questions and responses to your concerns through the website or our toll free number!

News and Events: Stay informed of Illinois mental health news and upcoming training and educational events offered by IDHS/DMH and partner organizations.

We have designed sections for individuals and families as well as providers of mental health services.  Click on either the “For Individuals and Families” or the “For Providers” tab to obtain the information and assistance that is most relevant to you.  Check the website often for updates!     

You may contact the Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access and Choice at the following toll-free numbers:

Call: 1 (866) 359-7953
TTY: 1 (866) 880-4459

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8a – 5p

IL Warm Line Hours: Monday through Saturday 8a – 8p