Building a Stronger Behavioral Health System, Together
The Cook County Health Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) serves as a convener, funder, and catalyst, bringing together communities, providers, public agencies, employers, philanthropy, and people with lived expertise to strengthen behavioral health across Cook County.
Through strategic investments, cross-sector collaboration, and community-driven solutions, we are building a more equitable, accessible, and coordinated behavioral health system where every resident has the opportunity to thrive.
Convening Partners. Investing in Communities. Building a Stronger Behavioral Health System.
How We Build a Stronger Behavioral Health System
Convener
We bring together partners across healthcare, government, education, community organizations, faith communities, employers, philanthropy, and people with lived expertise to improve behavioral health outcomes across Cook County.
By creating opportunities for collaboration, shared learning, and coordinated action, we strengthen connections across systems and accelerate community-driven solutions.
Funder
We invest in innovative programs, partnerships, and community-driven solutions that strengthen behavioral health systems and expand equitable access to care.
By leveraging public and private resources, we support high-impact initiatives that strengthen the workforce, improve crisis response, advance equity, and address local priorities across Cook County.
Catalyst
We turn collaboration into action by advancing innovative strategies that strengthen behavioral health across Cook County.
Through workforce development, systems alignment, community engagement, and shared learning, we help partners create sustainable solutions that improve access to care and drive lasting change.
A Place Here for Everyone
For Community Members
Find mental health care, substance use services, crisis resources, and community supports.
For Providers & Community Partners
Collaborate with partners across Cook County to advance the Regional Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, explore funding opportunities, and access learning and training opportunities.
For Employers
Find mental health care, substance use services, crisis resources, and community supports.
Latest News & Events
Stay connected with the latest behavioral health initiatives, upcoming events, learning opportunities, funding announcements, and other OBH news.