Here is a story about how AI is supposed to help children’s mental health.
BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation) is a joint effort of Google Public Sector and the state’s Department of Human Services.
“The BEACON portal will centralize and simplify the process of securing mental and behavioral health intervention,” said Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. “It will ease the burden on our care providers by streamlining the engagement process. It will empower parents to help their kids get through tough times by eliminating the chaos of finding resources.”
The announcement follows by almost one year the governor’s office’s announcement of “Blueprint for Transformation: A Vision for Improved Behavioral Healthcare for Illinois Children.”