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Major projects include creating a universal screening tool for mental health in schools across districts, introducing an additional youth psychiatrist in the community, and starting at-home care visits.
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The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals continued its hearing on carbon sequestration zoning to Oct. 31, following three hours of testimony on Tuesday.
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More than 70% of prisoners suffer from either a mental health condition or a substance use disorder, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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Tallies are still being made, but this might be the biggest behavioral health forum McLean County has held to date.
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Bloomington-Normal has a housing shortage. It's a recurring issue, and there are hosts of people waiting in the wings for their shot at making the community their home.
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While McLean County nonprofits have struggled, they don’t seem to be seeing the critical decreases in funding and workforce volatility that is crippling nonprofits elsewhere.
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McLean County schools have been using restorative practices for years. A local expert wants to increase their use countywide.
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The McLean County State’s Attorney’s office has issued a legal opinion saying the county has only limited authority to regulate carbon sequestration wells.
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There aren't enough multilingual counselors in the area to meet the need of the non-English speaker population, but finding these counselors isn't easy.
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McLean County received a grant to expand and improve youth and adolescent mental health services, which it's been lacking in for years.