Funding Allocations & Program Descriptions

The McHenry County Mental Health Board (MCMHB) is a special purpose unit of government regulated through the Community Mental Health Act. The Community Mental Health Act governs the Mental Health Board and empowers the Mental Health Board to administer a levy through the direction of a 9-member board of community representatives appointed by the County Board. Our levy is currently under the Special Retail Tax in 55 ILCS 5 of Counties Code, which is the enabling legislation for this sales tax and gives authority to a Mental Health Board and connects the function to the Community Mental Health Act.

For County Fiscal Year 2025, the MCMHB has allocated $10,057,611 in local funds supporting MCMHB network services and activities including 30 agencies offering a continuum of 70+ services, programs and projects providing prevention, treatment, and recovery support for McHenry County residents.  In addition, the MCMHB has allocated $859,900 Opioid Settlement funds, supporting treatment and recovery services for opioid use disorders and other substance use disorders and programs per Approved Abatement Program list.

Funded Amount: $309,500
Office of Special Projects

The Twenty Second Judicial Circuit Office of Special Projects administers, coordinates and monitors the Adult Drug Court, DUI Court, and Mental Health Court programs as well as any other special project assigned by the Trial Court Administrator.

• Specialty Courts Programs (Mental Health, DUI, and Drug Courts) services are provided with an interdisciplinary  team  approach  including  circuit  judge,  prosecutor,  defense  attorney,  law  enforcement  officer,  probation  officers  and  treatment  professionals.  Services  include  comprehensive behavioral health and physical health assessments, service plan development, engagement and support, consultation, and compliance monitoring.
• Wellness Recovery Ambassador uses Recovery Support Specialists who commit to supporting, guiding, and being a support person to those individuals for a period of at least one year. By  becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the  afflicted  with  a  mental  illness  and  substance  use  disorder,  the  Ambassador  can  help  the individual to develop and reach positive academic, career and personal goals.

Funded Amount: $200,000
Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital  provides personalized, compassionate care for the entire spectrum of behavioral disorders, from depression and anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. They are committed to making excellent care available in our communities for a wide range of conditions and diverse groups of patients.

• Youth Partial and Intensive Outpatient Program serves adolescents ages 13-18 if still in high school and children ages 8-12 years providing three to six hours of daily programming to include: Group therapy skills-based, Expressive Therapy, School, Spirituality, and Family Therapy.
• Neurodevelopment Therapist services for individuals across the lifespan with autism and related intellectual/developmental disorders include: Individual therapy, Family therapy, Social and emotional wellness groups, caregiver skills training groups, non-diagnostic autism and developmental screenings and linkage to additional supportive services and community resources, and community and professional trainings.
• Clinical Navigator this position will assess needs of schools/districts through ongoing meetings and partnership with social workers, teachers and administrators, identify and meet with other C/A stakeholders to assess needs and develop partnerships, create topics for speaking, conduct workshops and presentations as a subject matter expert, partner with stakeholders to secure and administer the Illinois Youth Survey, work to help schools develop post hospitalization programming groups, groups, supervision for kids, parents and professionals, help develop Hope Squads, and next day appointment process with agency partners.

Funded Amount: $245,000
Association for Individual Development (AID)

Association for Individual Development (AID) provides services to individuals who have developmental, physical and/or mental disabilities, those who have suffered a trauma, or those at risk.

• Psychiatric Services featuring Nursing, Scheduler/Transcriptionist and Tele‐Health services, who work as part of a multi‐disciplinary team to provide holistic and comprehensive medical and counseling services to individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges. This holistic approach, leveraging best practices and evidence-based treatment, is a proven method for assisting clients in achieving overall wellness so that a client can engage with social and community supports, improve overall functioning, and remain productive.
• Behavioral Health Supportive Living Services program offers intense, customized community coordination services focused on homeless prevention, treatment, support, and recovery, providing integrated primary and behavioral healthcare, psychiatric services, and permanent supportive housing services to at-risk McHenry residents with mental and behavioral health challenges.
• Behavioral Health Recovery Support Services provides group and individual counseling and therapy, psychiatric intervention and medication, and integrated primary healthcare via nursing services. Services promote mental wellness and recovery to prevent psychiatric hospitalization, institutionalization, incarceration, and homelessness for individuals with mental and behavioral health challenges who reside in McHenry County.

Funded Amount: $400,000
Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness, Inc.

Aunt Martha’s is one of the state’s largest Federally Qualified Health Centers. Behavioral health services include adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry and therapy, individual counseling, and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment.

• Primary Care/Behavioral Health Integration Model Aunt Martha’s model of integrated care brings behavioral health (BH) services into the primary care clinic setting by offering routine mental health screening and access to treatment to: promote early detection and improved management of treatment; reduce the stigma of treating mental health disorders and offer convenience to patients; promote adherence and strengthen monitoring of the treatment plan; and, build on the existing, ongoing PCP and patient relationship.

Funded Amount: $135,000
Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County, Inc

The mission of the Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County is to reduce trauma to child victims of abuse through coordinating a timely, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary response in reported cases of child sexual abuse and severe physical abuse. The Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County serves all children under the age of 18 in McHenry County where there is a suspicion of child sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, and/or a child witness to a violent crime.

• Secondary Trauma Services is a program where professionals from various disciplines, including Law Enforcement, DCFS, Medical Health, Mental Health, and the State’s Attorney’s Office, converge to make decisions regarding the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse victims and child witnesses of violent crimes. The goal is to ensure that young victims receive child-focused services in a child sensitive environment and non-offending family members receive support throughout the investigation process.

Funded Amount: $460,000
Clearbrook

Clearbrook provides services, programs and support for children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual/developmental disabilities, as well as their families.

• CHOICE Program is a program that focuses on daily activities and curriculum that foster independence in each individual by providing opportunities for community-based employment, volunteering with various local and/or regional social service agencies and encouraging inclusion in community held social and recreational events.
• Voucher Respite Program is a service that supports families who are caregivers to their loved one(s). Respite gives them an opportunity to receive a break from caregiving, knowing that their family member(s) is in caring, loving, and safe hands. It is vital and healthy for family members to rest and recharge. Through the Voucher Respite Program, Clearbrook serves, supports and creates possibilities and opportunities for the family members as well as the children and adults who are receiving services.

Funded Amount: $35,000
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois, Inc.

CCCSNI serves anyone in need of financial, credit or housing assistance. Services include: Credit and debt counseling and education, Debt Management Programs which pay off unsecured debt at reduced interest and fees; Credit Report analysis; Bankruptcy counseling and education; housing counseling services.

• Mental Wellness through Financial Hardship Counseling Services is a program for those who are found to have a correlation between issues such as depression and anxiety and difficulty managing finances. Counselors help clients find options and resources to improve their situation through comprehensive counseling sessions. As a client’s financial situation improves, anxiety is reduced which allows them to concentrate on overcoming their health issues.
  
• Financial Literacy Workshops for McHenry County Partners in Mental Health is a project that provides educational workshops on-site or via Zoom to individuals in early recovery from SUD and/or in transitional living situations. They partner with multiple network agencies to provide fundamental financial skills to empower their clients, help to navigate hardships they are experiencing and giving them the skills to be better prepared for future hardships.  These educational workshops are designed to teach individuals about budgeting, personal finance, credit management, consumer rights and managing housing expenses. 

Funded Amount: $121,851
Crystal Lake Teen Center NFP

The Break was established in 2013 by a group of sophomores from Crystal Lake South High School. The teens wanted a fun, stimulating, and safe environment to meet with friends, do their homework, and express their artistic abilities through art and music. Since then, The Break has become an outlet for all McHenry County teens to connect with their peers, be creative with art and music, play video games, and stay engaged with the community.

• The Break Circle of Support Program uses the power of community and secondary prevention strategies to empower the next generation of middle schoolers, high schoolers, and young adults and provide easy access to a circle of support. The program formalizes the teen-centered approach to youth empowerment without losing the commitment to being a center by and for young people.
• Break Prevention Education Program is a multifaceted, encompassing evidence-based approach aimed at addressing substance use and misuse, and reducing stigma surrounding substance use disorder (SUD).

Funded Amount: $127,300
Family Health Partnership Clinic

The Family Health Partnership Clinic provides health care to those in our community who do not have health insurance of any kind. The Clinic has an integrated mental health component and provides brief therapy for patients who are facing mental health issues as well as physical health problems.

• Therapist the purpose of this project is to treat individuals in need of behavioral health services and service delivery with appropriate mental health assessments, and treatment plans.
• Patient Navigator Program the purpose of this program is to link individuals in need of behavioral health and other critically needed services with the provider organizations that can provide appropriate assessment and service delivery as indicated.

Funded Amount: $531,900
Greater Family Health (McHenry Community Health Center)

Greater Family Health is a community health center that provides quality health care to all, including those who don’t have the ability to pay.

• Behavioral Health Integration programs improve the coordination, collaboration, and integration of primary (medical) and behavioral health care services, which leads to improved health outcomes for people with multiple health care needs. The program is team-based with full integration between primary and behavioral health care including shared patient scheduling, shared treatment planning, and shared record keeping.
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) offers patients (18 years and older) struggling with opioid dependence a chance to begin their journey in recovery by combining medication with individualized therapy.
• Psychiatry services are provided through three (3) professionals (1x Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and 2x General Adult Psychiatrist) who, combined, provide patients of all ages with psychiatric evaluations, medication education, and medication monitoring.

Funded Amount: $275,000
Home of the Sparrow

Home of the Sparrow provides Transitional Shelter, Affordable Housing and Rapid Re-Housing combined with Supportive Services that address the core issues of homelessness. Home of the Sparrow serves single women, pregnant, women, and women with children.

• Wraparound Case Management and Mental Health Therapy Services tailored to each client’s unique needs, self-identified goals, and priorities. Case managers guide clients toward improved mental health and functionality, financial stability, social connections and care networks, and housing stability.

Funded Amount: $290,000
Horizons Behavioral Health Professional Services, LLC

Horizons is an outpatient behavioral health facility, serving McHenry County residents of all ages with a diagnosis of mental illness. Services include psychiatric diagnostic evaluations along with medication management and therapeutic injections, psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing.

• Psychiatric Residency Program provides psychiatric services to patients in McHenry County by third- and fourth-year psychiatric residents.
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry will be available to see children under the age of 18 who currently have Medicaid and live in McHenry County.

Funded Amount: $400,000
Independence Health and Therapy

Independence Health and Therapy provides outpatient mental health services to community members who are experiencing difficulties due to mental illness. Services are personalized to the needs of each participant by assessing his/her strengths, abilities, and preferences.

• Supportive and Preventative Services provide supportive and preventative services through support groups, counseling, and education for caregivers and individuals in the community at risk of clinical depression, anxiety, and higher physical health needs by arming them with specific tools and resources for healthy habits.
• Psychiatric Services provides mental health promotion, prevention, treatment, habilitation, and support, utilizing a person-centered approach and a strengths-based focus. Individuals served may include those who have complex needs, as a result of child welfare, justice or multisystem involvement, medical co-morbidity, homelessness, dual disorders, being indigent, military families, or being in the criminal justice system, etc.

Funded Amount: $498,900
Live 4 Lali, Inc.

Live4Lali works to reduce stigma and prevent substance use disorder among individuals, families, and communities, and minimize the overall health, legal and social harms associated with substance use.

• McHenry County Harm Reduction and Recovery Program⁽¹⁾ creates educational materials for the public and families of those with SUD, and educates McHenry County school staff and students on Harm Reduction and Drug Education. This program will provide naloxone training and general opioid education, as the only non-hospital or non-government program offering these services.

⁽¹⁾Denotes Opioid Settlement funded program.

Funded Amount: $50,000
Mathers Recovery, LLC

Mathers Recovery is a federally licensed facility providing clinically proven and evidence-based treatments for opiate dependence. We offer a full range of services including: outpatient detoxification, medication assisted treatments and methadone maintenance.

• Satellite OTP Dispensing Program ⁽¹⁾ aims to enhance accessibility to crucial treatment options for individuals grappling with opiate use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

⁽¹⁾ Denotes Opioid Settlement funded program.

Funded Amount: $300,000
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office faithfully serves the community, promoting the safety and equal protection for all.

• McHenry County Police Social Worker Program The primary goal of the Police Social Workers (PSW) is to bridge the gap between law enforcement and social services in McHenry County by connecting citizens with mental health resources and long-term resolutions, in order to alleviate the obligation of law enforcement’s response to mental health related calls for service.

Funded Amount: $395,000
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) McHenry County

NAMI-McHenry County is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of lives for those whose lives are affected by mental illness. NAMI-McHenry County offers an array of free services including self-help groups, educational classes, workshops, trainings, community presentations and advocacy.  These free services draw on the lived experience of individuals who have experienced mental illness in their lives.

• Community Education Programs provide free, life-changing and life-saving education to county residents on mental health, suicide prevention, and accessing county resources. Our community education programs include: QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), NAMI Ending the Silence, NAMI on Campus, Mental Health in the Workplace, NAMI In Our Own Voice, NAMI Talks, Community Presentations and Panels, and Suicide Prevention Task Force.
• Recovery Support & Local Systems Advocacy Services provides free, life-changing services that emphasize support, wellness, resiliency, and connection. This includes Recovery Support/Family Support and Case Management, Local Systems Advocacy, Parent Mentoring and School Advocacy, Family Support Group, Connections Support Group, Drop-In Recovery Support, NAMI Peer-to-Peer and Family-to-Family, and Workshops.

Funded Amount: $777,250
New Directions Addiction Recovery Services

New Directions is focused on providing a network of service that address substance abuse in the community. The organization’s focus is on three areas: advocacy, treatment, and continued support.

• A Way Out and Connect to Recovery SUD Programing aims to better serve underrepresented populations in the current Substance Use Disorder (SUD) continuum of care in McHenry County. The AWO and C2R programs are the cornerstone of NDARS’ approach to SUD recovery, offering peer support services to individuals seeking help. Services provided by Community Navigator (CN) staff include resource navigation, recovery coaching, family and caregiver support, and assistance with the logistics of detox and SUD treatment placement options, all offered at no cost to participants. CN staff also engages with the community by attending monthly meetings, events, and site visits. They provide informational sessions to partners such as police, social workers, hospitals, and treatment centers, fostering community collaboration and awareness.
• NDARS Sober Living Program is a National Association of Recovery Residence (NARR) licensed level III program, meeting the criteria for a supervised recovery residence program. This program comprises two sober living homes in Crystal Lake: The Retreat in Woodstock, now a licensed SUPR Recovery Residence, and a ¾ living apartment complex in Crystal Lake. The model includes 12-step facilitation therapy, Case Management, and a peer-driven socialization approach.
• Preventing Social Isolation for SUD Recovery has The Other Side (TOS), a community sober bar and café offers a valuable space for individuals seeking social experiences without the presence of alcohol or other substances. The Other Side provides a welcoming environment for those in recovery from Substance Use Disorders (SUD), as well as for people who choose not to drink for health, religious, or personal reasons. By fostering an alcohol-free setting, it promotes healthier lifestyle choices and supports mental wellbeing, reducing the pressures and triggers associated with traditional bars.
• Housing for Sustained Recovery⁽¹⁾ ……………………………………………………………………. $261,000
  This capital request for housing is intended for individuals having completed 9-12 months of NDARS initial sober living program, seeking transition to affordable and independent housing as they make their way back into a new life of long-term recovery.

⁽¹⁾ Denotes Opioid Settlement funded program.

Funded Amount: $338,000
Northern Illinois Medical Center d/b/a Northwestern Medicine ‐ Woodstock

Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital, an extension of Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, is a regional destination for behavioral health services and outpatient care. The 34-bed hospital features inpatient behavioral health services, as well as an emergency department and a wide range of outpatient services including laboratory and medical imaging.

• Psychiatric Emergency Services Operations and Aftercare provides a streamlined approach to utilize a person-first approach to treat patients experiencing mental illness while in the Emergency Department and following those patients after discharge to prevent readmission.
• Substance Abuse Nurse Educator focuses on leveraging Northwestern Medicine, Mental Health Board, and community resources to enhance knowledge and accessibility to substance abuse information and services across McHenry County. This role supports the following key initiatives/partnerships: A Way Out Program, Community education and training events, Substance Abuse Coalition activities, Mother and newborn opioid initiatives, Nursing CEU Liaison, and other community planning initiatives promoting MHB strategic plan.

Funded Amount: $290,800
Northern Illinois Recovery Center

We are a Northern Illinois addiction treatment center offering multiple levels of treatment programs that are accessible and affordable. At Northern Illinois Recovery Center, our clients work on improving their lives and health while surrounded by a culture that focuses on achieving results. Through effective therapies administered by industry-leading specialists, we provide the outstanding drug rehab Northern IL and Chicago trust.

• SUD Detox and Treatment Services for the Underserved provides detoxification and follow up treatment services for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders that are uninsured or underserved residents of McHenry County. NIRC will be providing medically monitored intensive inpatient services, withdrawal management American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level 3.7D, Residential treatment (ASAM 3.5) as well as Outpatient services with supportive housing (ASAM Level 2) 24/7 nursing care services, 24/7 recovery support specialist care, case management, supportive counseling, discharge planning, medical history and physicals, medication management, individual & group therapy, and continued care coordination.
• McHenry County SUD Student Assistance Program (SAP) programming is focused on effective referral and risk education for students referred by the partner school and their social workers and counselors. This program also includes an education component for high school staff to implement into courses at their discretion. This includes SUD prevention curriculum for health classes and/or bringing in recovery speakers and making presentations to classes. Additional educational requests will be coordinated and facilitated by NIRC staff to support the high school administrators, counselors and teachers tools available for implementing SUD prevention for students.
• SUD Detox and Recovery for the Underinsured ⁽¹⁾ ………………………………………………. $50,000
  This program provides detoxification and follow up treatment services for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders that are uninsured or underserved residents of McHenry County.  NIRC will be providing medically monitored intensive inpatient services, withdrawal management American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level 3.7D, Residential treatment (ASAM 3.5) as well as Outpatient services with supportive housing (ASAM Level 2) 24/7 nursing care services, 24/7 recovery support specialist care, case management, supportive counseling, discharge planning, medical history and physicals, medication management, individual & group therapy, and continued care coordination.

⁽¹⁾ Denotes Opioid Settlement funded program.

Funded Amount: $48,500
Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)

NISRA provides year-round special recreation programs that meet the social, cognitive, physical and emotional needs of people with disabilities so that they may participate actively in their community in the least restrictive setting.

• Day Treatment provides structured community based therapeutic activities for children who have a severe disability (MI or DD) as defined by DCM-5-TR and ICD-10-CM. The purpose of the program is to provide a variety of therapeutic activities that promote normal socialization, physical and emotional health, increased self-esteem, self-actualization, and constructive use of leisure time.
• Respite Services facilitates a voucher-based reimbursement system that allows families to access community-based recreation and leisure activities/services.

Funded Amount: $146,700
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (Northwest CASA)

Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (Northwest CASA) is a full-service agency that provides free services to sexual assault survivors and their loved ones within McHenry County.

• CARE Center Sexual Assault Intervention Program consists of the following services: 24/7 medical advocacy for a sexual assault victim who seeks emergency room medical care in a McHenry county hospital; 24/7 criminal justice advocacy (in English and Spanish) at any police station in McHenry county and at the McHenry county courthouse in Woodstock; case management services in English and Spanish; individual, family and couple trauma-informed counseling/therapy, in English and Spanish, for sexual assault victims of any age and their significant others who are impacted by the sexual trauma;  24/7 telephone crisis counseling through our crisis hotline. CARE Center programming works collaborative throughout McHenry County systems by maintaining close relationships with Specialty Courts, PREA, States Attorney Offices and every municipality within McHenry County.

Funded Amount:$497,000
Options & Advocacy

Options & Advocacy has been part of the McHenry County community since 1994 and have provided thousands of infants, children, adults and families with a wide range of services and supports. We offer Early Intervention service coordination through the Child & Family Connection (CFC) program. The Helping Us Grow (HUG) program provides in-home support to pregnant women and young children. The Autism Resource Center (ARC) supports people on the autism spectrum and their families through family education, educational advocacy, and a variety of group opportunities.

• Autism Resource Center (ARC) provides support to individuals who have or are suspected to have an autism diagnosis, their families, and the related systems of care within the McHenry County community.
• Bilingual Service Coordination Supports supports the Autism Resource Center (ARC) team, clients, and families.

Funded Amount: $881,350
Pioneer Center for Human Services

Pioneer Center for Human Services provides Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services, Community Based Services, and McHenry County PADS—Homeless Services, helping to empower individuals to achieve their full potential.

• Autism Day Program focuses on individualized service planning, skill development, education, socialization, community inclusion, therapy/sensory supports, and volunteer opportunities.
• BH BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Services Start-Up services to support behavioral health needs of the Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) clients.
• BH Residential provides services to clients who are unable to live independently due to the nature of their serious mental illness a safe, stable place to live.
• IDD Client and Family Services (CFS) programming offers individual training in all life skills areas to promote and/or maintain the highest level of independence.
• IDD WON Day Program provides the opportunity for socialization, recreation, classroom activities, leisure time, workplace skills, and activities in the community. Activities such as shopping, fitness, bowling, banking, and going out to lunch will provide the individuals with social opportunities in a community setting. Volunteer opportunities are also provided, including working at a food bank, animal shelter, local libraries, and ReStore. All Individuals are involved in developing an individual person-centered plan.
• IDD Wellness Nurse ensures that all clients have opportunities to participate in health and physical education. Exercise, nutrition, and monitoring of health-related statistics such as weight and blood pressure are key measures. The Wellness R.N also will administer medications and provide treatment for any individual who attends day program, as needed.
• PADS Case Management provides a shelter and day services for those experiencing homelessness. The Case Managers and staff are responsible for carrying out a structured, individualized and closely supervised living/training experience designed to promote acquisition of independent living skills, community resource utilization and self-sufficiency.

Funded Amount: $705,900
Rosecrance, Inc.

Rosecrance is a private not-for-profit organization offering behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults, and families throughout the country. Rosecrance offers comprehensive addiction services for adolescents and adults, including prevention, intervention, detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, experiential therapies, dual-diagnosis care, and family education.

• Interpreting Services for individuals with disabilities affecting communication or with limited English proficiency shall have an equal opportunity to participate in services, activities, programs and other benefits. Interpreting services are used to promote meaningful and effective communication with those individuals to the extent possible.
• Medication Assisted Therapies (MAT) services are offered to those that may benefit in their journey to stay drug free. Combined with counseling services these medications have been proven to help those struggling to recover from their opioid use disorder.
• Mental Health Services has professionally licensed clinical teams treating a variety of mental illnesses, such as anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. Successful treatment requires a comprehensive program and a variety of interventions that teach clients skills they need to manage their mental health symptoms and lead a productive life.
• Psychiatry services providing diagnostic assessments, Medication Monitoring, Medication Management, and Medication Education. Serving McHenry County residents who have a diagnosis of mental illness and/or substance abuse, of all ages regardless of their race, gender, disability, or socio-economic
• Recovery Home provides stable housing for those in recovery from substance dependence who need further services to enhance their recovery process. Services are available to adults 18 and above, male or female, who are in need of further stabilization after residential or primary treatment.
• Substance Use Services comprehensive addiction services for adolescents and adults, including prevention, intervention, detoxification, inpatient and outpatient treatment, experiential therapies, dual-diagnosis care and family education.

Funded Amount: $415,000
Thresholds

Thresholds provides healthcare, housing, and hope for thousands of persons with mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois each year. Through care, employment, advocacy, and housing, Thresholds assists and inspires people with mental illnesses to reclaim their lives.

• Non-Medicaid Community Support Services provides a comprehensive program and a variety of interventions that teach clients skills they need to manage their mental health symptoms and lead a productive life. These services include case management, Individual Placement & Support services (IPS-vocational), crisis intervention, and psychiatric services (specific to ACT).

Funded Amount: $215,000
Transitional Living Services, Inc. dba Veterans Path to Hope

VPH works to guide homeless veterans back into the community as productive members; engages military families as they face emotional challenges of deployment and reintegration; and challenges residents in our community to support veterans, the troops, and military families.

• Recovery Support and Treatment, New Horizons ensure that clinical services in the form of recovery support are provided to the formerly homeless veterans going through the transitional living program, New Horizons. These services are provided while the veterans reside in the program as well as after discharge if they choose the ongoing support.
• Recovery Support and Treatment, Peer Support Group is comprised of three to four veterans who are certified as peer support specialists or working towards certification as peer support specialists, who manage the drop-in resource center at the agency. They receive phone calls, emails and drop-in visits from veterans and/or veteran family members who need mental health or recovery support for any reason and provide support groups aimed at decreasing isolation and increasing recovery efforts.

Funded Amount: $620,000
Turning Point, Inc.

Turning Point is a domestic violence agency with a mission to confront violence against women and children in McHenry County, Illinois. Turning Point offers services to women, men, and children.

• C/V Advocate services include: crisis intervention and stabilization, secure emergency shelter, legal and non-legal advocacy, individual and group counseling, support groups and referral services.
• CVA Outreach Events provides age-appropriate educational presentations to community school children, ranging in age from kindergarten to high school. Prevention and education advocates visit county schools and summer camp programs and provides age-appropriate presentations on the effects of bullying and violence. At the high school level, teen dating violence is addressed.
• Partner Abuse Treatment and Prevention Program (PATPP) provides education to adults, mostly men, who are abusive or are at risk of abusing their partners or family members. The program is an extension of victims’ services in that it functions as a way to stop or limit the violence other women and children might experience with the client in the future.
• Trauma Based Services use trauma-based therapy to address mental health challenges for both adults and children affected by domestic violence. The therapists prioritize client safety and apply trauma-informed strategies throughout the therapeutic process, as safety is essential for addressing and altering unhealthy coping mechanisms.

Funded Amount: $448,852
Warp Corps

We combat mental illness, substance use disorder, and homelessness with positive alternatives for our community. We offer adventure sports, music and art as an outlet to help you to find your Max Happy. Our vision is to create a Community Center that offers positive activities that engage people in their organic passions. Together, we can create better lives for future generations. We support those who are struggling through community outreach, harm reduction and workforce development programs.

• Street Outreach Program delivers effective street outreach and community support in our county. Warp Corps’ Street Outreach Program is committed to quality case management and assisting individuals with navigation of various services within the CoC and Mental Health Board Network to aid in the process of overcoming homelessness. The outreach team assists clients with obtaining personal identification documents, maintaining relationships with others in their lives, and taking steps to increase our clients’ independence and mental health. Our boots-on-the-ground approach meets clients where they are at, be it homeless encampments, local businesses, or community events.
• Youth Prevention Program utilizes what the organization has identified as “Reality-Based Harm Reduction Strategies” in order to bolster mental wellness and curb detrimental outcomes (homelessness, suicide & substance abuse/overdose) that result from a lack of mental health support for youth demographics. Specifically, this program focuses on the areas of music, art & action sports/outdoor activities as a way to expose young people to positive alternative outlets.

Funded Amount: $285,000
Youth and Family Center of McHenry County

The Youth and Family Center of McHenry County exists to ensure empowerment and growth for youth and families by partnering with our community to provide direct services and linkage to individuals in McHenry County.

• Family Service Program aims to equip, empower, and encourage youth to grow emotionally, socially, and academically. The program strives for at least 80% of participants to report increased knowledge, resilience, and social connectedness, based on four key pillars: growth, community, integrity, and feelings.
• Bilingual Service Navigation Program supports individuals and families in navigating their diverse needs and facilitates community linkage, including access to mental health services. The BSN program provides comprehensive support through culturally and linguistically appropriate services, ensuring that all clients receive assistance tailored to their unique situations.

Funded Amount: $658,020

Mental Health Board and Provider Managed Activities include McHelp Mobile App, network marketing, training and training materials as well as midyear fee-for-service allocations, access to medication, transportation, interpretation and specialty services.