Bill > HJR0052

This resolution reaffirms Illinois's strong commitment to a mental health and substance use treatment system that prioritizes the individual. It emphasizes a "person-centered" approach, meaning treatment plans are tailored to each person's unique needs and preferences, and a "community-based" system, which favors treatment and support within the person's local community rather than in large institutions. The resolution also stresses that this system should be "evidence-backed," meaning it relies on treatments proven to be effective, and must respect each individual's dignity, humanity, and autonomy, allowing them to have a say in their care. Furthermore, it mandates that treatment should occur in the "least restrictive environment," meaning the setting that imposes the fewest limitations on a person's freedom, all while adhering to the state's constitution and laws. This commitment is made in recognition of the history of mental health treatment, the importance of community care, and the rights of individuals receiving services.