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BEACON Portal | Illinois Department of Human Services

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Resource Name:BEACON Portal | Illinois Department of Human Services

address

Online Only, Springfield, IL 62704

Eligibility

Open to Illinois families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and state agency staff seeking behavioral health resources and services for children and youth

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours
(800) 843-6154

Voice

·

Toll-Free

Application process

Visit the BEACON Care Portal website to submit a referral, request assistance, or create an account to access portal features and connect with behavioral health resources

Fees

None

Service area

IL

Provides the BEACON Care Portal, which is a secure online platform that helps Illinois families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and state agency staff connect with behavioral health resources and services for children and youth. The portal helps identify state-funded and community-based programs based on a family's needs and eligibility. BEACON also allows families to submit referrals, upload documents, track the status of their requests, and connect with Resource Coordinators and Clinical Specialists within the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR), who can assist with navigating available resources.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/18/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Illinois Department of Human Services

Provides health and human services that help people live better lives.

BEACON Portal | Illinois Department of Human Services