Care in non‐traditional settings prominent in new Chicago project

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mental health services in non-traditional settings.
• Allocated $16.2 million to expand services in communities with high demand.
• Implemented a street psychiatry component targeting underserved individuals.
• Focused on addressing barriers to mental health care access.
• Increased access to mental health services for individuals with significant barriers.
• Improved engagement with mental health care providers in non-traditional environments.