In 1917 , the Department of Public Welfare assumed responsibility for Jacksonville State Hospital .
In 1917 , the Department of Public Welfare retained control until the creation of the Illinois Department of Mental Health in 1961 ( L. 1961 , p. 2666 ) .
In 1917 , the Department of Public Welfare assumed responsibility for Jacksonville State Hospital and retained control until the creation of the Illinois Department of Mental Health in 1961 ( L. 1961 , p. 2666 ) .