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What is the 708 Mental Health Board?
The LaSalle County 708 Mental Health Board, in accordance with the Community Mental Health Act, exists to fund priority services and to provide awareness, education, and advocacy for mental health, substance use, intellectual/developmental disability, and related mental health services.
The Community Mental Health Act
The Community Mental Health Act of 1963, signed by President John F. Kennedy, established research centers and grants for facilities that provide assistance in combating mental illness and disabilities.
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The LaSalle County 708 Mental Health Board operates under the provisions of H.B. 708, Illinois Revised Statutes, also known as the Community Mental Health Act.
Mental Health Funding in LaSalle County
Each year, funds are distributed to provide a limited number of core priority services for residents of LaSalle County experiencing mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and related issues. Contracts are awarded to community-based, nonprofit organizations that provide mental health-related services in accordance with 708 Board priorities, guidelines, and requirements.
We attempt to serve priority populations in LaSalle County that include seriously and persistently mentally ill adults, seriously emotionally disturbed children, people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, child welfare, victims of violence, and other related areas.
For a copy of the Community Mental Health Act, please contact the LaSalle County 708 Mental Health Board at (815) 434-0708.
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Funding
Competently administer available levy funding through its statutory 708 mental health authority role and in accordance with the Mental Health Act/Illinois 708 statute and established funding eligibility guidelines.
Advocacy
Monitor county mental health/substance use, IDD, and related service needs/availability and advocate for existing and new funding with decision-makers based on identified needs of La Salle County residents.
Education
Serve in a consultative knowledge role to public health, service providers, health systems, decision-makers, and other service stakeholders.
Awareness
Promote mental health awareness, education, and access to services in LaSalle County.
Communication
Stay current with federal, state and other mental health system trends, legislation, funding changes, and best practices and work with the Illinois Department of Human Services/divisions in accordance with its statutory role.
Engagement
Actively participate in the Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois to gain knowledge and benchmark other activities/programs throughout the State of Illinois.
FOIA, Meetings, and Other Information
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
May 10, 2023 Minutes
August 9, 2023 Minutes
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May 10, 2023 Agenda
August 9, 2023 Agenda
Executive Committee January 24, 2024 Agenda
Meeting Schedule
1:30 PM 1st Wednesday of Months Feb, May, Aug, November
Location To Be Rotated Among Funded Agencies
Proposed Calendar Year 2024
*Wednesday, February 21st, 1:30 pm, 424 West Madison Street, Ottawa
*Wednesday, May 1st
*Wednesday, August 7th
*Wednesday, November 6th
*Note: Meeting dates may vary and possible additional meetings in the summer based on the County budget calendar and new funding requests.
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Service Needs Funded for Adults and Children:
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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Mental Health Counseling/Therapy
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Substance Use Counseling/Therapy
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Victims of Domestic/Sexual Abuse
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Child Welfare Service Recipients
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Assessment
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Court-appointed Advocacy
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LaSalle County 708 Mental Health Board FY 24 Summary of Contracts/Service Funding
Total Number of Nonprofit Service Organizations Funded: 9
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Organizations Funded:
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Ottawa Friendship House (Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities)
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Safe Journeys (Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse)
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LaSalle County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) (Child Advocacy)
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Horizon House of Illinois Valley (Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities)
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Open Door Rehabilitation Center (Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities)
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Youth Service Bureau (YSB) (Child Welfare and Related)
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North Central Behavioral Health Systems (NCBHS) (Mental Health & Substance Use)
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Streator Unlimited (Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities)
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​Starved Rock Regional Center for Therapy & Child Development (SRRC) ​(Assessment & Related)
Types of Services Funded:
Emergency/Crisis Intervention; Assessment; Counseling/Therapy; Case Management; Community Support; Group Therapy; Intensive Outpatient Substance Use Counseling, Substance Use Prevention/Education; Community and school-based substance use prevention programs; Psychiatry; Nursing; Child Welfare Counseling, Outreach, Community Support Services; Workshop, Day Services, Employment Training, Developmental Training; Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; Child Advocacy, Psychiatry and Medication Support
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2023 Funding Information:
Total Locations Where LaSalle County Residents Were Served: 16 service locations plus home-based and community-based services throughout La Salle County.
Total Projected Number of Individuals/Families Directly Served for the Year: 5,500+
Total Projected Individuals Served in Community Education & Outreach Services: 30,000
Total Projected Service Units Fully or Partially Funded: 423,936 Units of Service
Total Goals/Measurable Outcomes of Programs Funded: 48
Average % of Each Program’s Costs Funded by 708: 42% (Range: 3% to 100%)
Total Contract Amounts of 708 Funded Services: $2,534,680.00
Total Expense Budgets of Organizations Funded: $50,000,000+
Number of Employees in Funded Organizations: Approximately 1,100 Employees
Total Community Leaders Serving as Board Members of Organizations Funded: 87
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FOIA Contact: 815-434-0708