The Behavioral Health Workforce Center was established to increase Illinois’ capacity to recruit, educate and retain behavioral health professionals, from peer support specialists to psychiatrists. A primary goal of the Center is to be a statewide resource for workforce development opportunities, as well as data and information for those working to expand access to careers in behavioral health programs and services. Partner organizations will work with a network of state universities, colleges, K-12 organizations, mental health providers, and behavioral health provider associations and organizations to build the behavioral health workforce for the future.