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Mental Health & Policing – the Present and Future
People with mental health issues are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and street level police are often the first...
LaPointe, Feigenholtz Secure Universal Mental Health Screenings for Grades 3-12 Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– Committed to connecting young children and teens to mental health support before it becomes a crisis, state Rep...
Psychedelics in Social Work Podcast with Representative LaPointe
Co-host Libby talks with Illinois State Representative Lindsey LaPointe. Roundtable participants Libby, Nick, and Molly talk social workers in government...
Human Service Workers Launch Week of Action with State Rep. LaPointe and Senator Guzmán at Powerful Press Conference
CHICAGO, IL — Human service workers, organizational leaders, and advocates gathered today at the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago to kick off...
Press Conference Kick-off Momentum for Human Service Workers’ Week of Action for Living Wages and Legislative Support
CHICAGO, IL — Organized by Illinois Partners for Human Service, the Living Wages, Thriving Communities Week of Action is set...
LaPointe to Visit Chicago Schools, Meet with Local Students, Faculty, and Stakeholders
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), a strong advocate for increased resources for local schools and improved classrooms for future...
Saturday: LaPointe and Martwick Host Environmental Fest, Highlighting Local Initiatives
CHICAGO – Celebrating the kick-off of April’s Earth Month, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) will host “EnviroFest” in collaboration with state...
LaPointe Advances Bills to House Floor Targeting Gaps: First Responder Families, Homelessness, and Mental Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– Working to create more opportunities and support to uplift families across Chicagoland and Illinois, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe...
Fine & LaPointe to expand health insurance reform protections for Illinois consumers
SPRINGFIELD – To enhance existing protections for Illinois residents in need of health and behavioral health care, State Senator Laura...
Villa, LaPointe host press conference on equity in behavioral health care services
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Karina Villa stood alongside State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and fellow legislators and advocates to call for...
Lawmakers seek to improve reimbursement rates, network adequacy for behavioral health services
Lawmakers are set to consider a plan to boost reimbursement rates and improve network adequacy for behavioral health services. The...
Lame Duck 2025 Passed Legislation
In early January, we wrapped up the 103rd General Assembly with our “Lame Duck” session where we passed 22 bills...
LaPointe Highlights Newly Enacted Mental Health Laws
CHICAGO – Continuing to prioritize impactful mental and behavioral health legislation in the new year, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago...
Lawmakers to Host Hearing on Psychedelics for Behavioral Health and the Illinois Cure Act
CHICAGO – State Representative Lindsey LaPointe, Chair of the House Mental Health & Addiction Committee, will host a hearing on Tuesday...
LaPointe Passes Dignity in Pay Act, Prioritizes Disability Rights & Uplifting Workers
CHICAGO – Working towards full opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, supported transformative legislation during...
