Joan Hartman

McLean County Center for Human Services tapped as new regional homeless services lead

Melissa Ellin

McLean County Center for Human Services is the new collaborative applicant for the Central Illinois Continuum of Care — a federal program aimed at ending homelessness. CEO Joan Hartman said she's passionate about the work and already has big plans in mind.

Joan Hartman sits at a table, angled toward the camera. A painting hangs on the wall in the background.

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Q&A: McLean County Center for Human Services strengthens behavioral health network

Melissa Ellin

The center recently was awarded $1 million to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, responsible for 24/7 crisis outreach and care coordination.

Amanda Spencer stands in the center of the lobby. She holds a paper bag and is talking to people who can be seen in the right of the photo. They face her, away from the camera. There's a faux fireplace with a painting resting above it, chairs and a small table with a lamp are meant to bring a cozy atmosphere.

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Center for Human Services opens new peer-support recovery center, called A New Horizon

Melissa Ellin

A New Horizon is a peer recovery community center open to people with substance use disorders, as well as their friends and family. It opened Wednesday.

The McLean County Center for Human Services (MCCHS), located in downtown Bloomington.

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Q&A: New director at McLean County Center for Human Services talks about the community's most pressing needs

Sarah Nardi

Joan Hartman recently took over as executive director of the nonprofit McLean County Center for Human Services (MCCHS), located in downtown Bloomington.