Bustos highlights the need to invest in mental health services amid COVID-19 pandemic and recruit mental health professionals in rural areas Nine of the 14 counties in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District are considered mental health shortage areas WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, advocated for an increase … Continue reading VIDEO: Bustos Advocates for Increase in Mental Health and Crisis Care Services