Locust Street Resource Center has issued a statement regarding recent state behavioral health funding decisions impacting our Living Room Program and Mobile Crisis Response funding. 

While the Living Room Program will close effective June 30, 2026, Locust Street Resource Center will remain open and continue providing behavioral health services throughout our region. Following recent clarification from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, LSRC will continue providing Mobile Crisis Response services after July 1, 2026 through Medicaid reimbursement. Therefore, Mobile Crisis Response services will continue without interruption. 

In addition, LSRC is developing a new Behavioral Health Urgent Care model designed to help fill service gaps created by the loss of Living Room funding and maintain timely access to crisis stabilization, assessment, support, and referral services for individuals in need. 

Individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis can continue to access support through LSRC's dedicated Crisis Line at 217-854-3160. Crisis support also remains available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the Illinois CARES Crisis Line at 1-800-345-9049, which can assist with crisis intervention and connection to local services. 

Given the significant impact these changes may have on individuals, families, healthcare providers, first responders, and community partners across our service area, we would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information with the public