Invest In Mental Health Facilities On South Side, Brighton Park Neighbors Demand

BRIGHTON PARK — Residents called for public officials to reinvest in mental health facilities on the city’s Southwest Side during a community meeting at Shields Middle School in Brighton Park last week.

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council and community members urged Ald. Jorge Cardenas (12th), Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and State Rep. Celina Villanueva to address the lack of mental health services on the South Side in a Wednesday meeting. Read More