the CENTER for Human Services

Did you know that one of the most powerful things you can do for someone is to notice them? Granted, many of us don’t like being the center of attention, but a lot of us also feel largely invisible to those around us. When’s the last time someone commented that you’ve been looking down lately or someone noticed that you’re clearly very excited about something? I hope it hasn’t been too long for you, but for people like me who live with depression, it can often seem like a very long time. https://lnkd.in/grrBMmvG

Many of us are feeling more and more separated by our beliefs and convictions.?So many people trying to understand how to feel more connected in a world that seems to value chaos and confrontation, anger and animosity. How did we get here? How did we become a country so very divided??How do we move from animosity to empathy? Moving from intolerance to agape (brotherly love), especially on a societal scale, takes time, effort, and empathy. But each step we take can have a ripple effect that encourages others to do the same. https://lnkd.in/e6_i6uM8

Liam Wheeler is coordinating this year's count for 11 counties in Central Illinois, including McLean. He noted that this marks the first year all counties within the Central Illinois Continuum of Care [CICoC] are participating. “We are going to walk the streets, and we are trying to find individuals who [are] struggling with homelessness, and asking them if they're willing to participate in sharing their demographic data,” said Wheeler, also the area’s CoC coordinator through the McLean County Center for Human Services [MCCHS], which leads the CICoC. https://lnkd.in/ghsGeNVS WGLT

If you share our passion for helping individuals with their behavioral health concerns, consider applying to join our team today. Our benefits include: ? Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield ? Life insurance ? Health savings accounts ? Flex spending accounts ? Paid vacation ? Paid sick leave ? 8.5 paid holidays ? Employee Assistance Program The Center welcomes qualified applicants with lived recovery experience. The Center is an EOE employer-minorities, females, vets, and the disabled. www.mcchs.org/careers

As I write this the morning after the most recent school shooting, which took place in Madison, Wisconsin, I am deeply saddened by the fact that this is the 83rd mass shooting in the US in 2024. I have to wonder how much attention we will give this horrific act of violence. https://lnkd.in/gT83tNyG

The Center for Human Services is introducing a Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) to include individuals with lived mental health and/or substance use disorder experiences in decision-making. Those interested in joining can email [email protected], sharing their experience and reasons for wanting to participate. More details about the CAC are available at tinyurl.com/Center-CAC.

We were honored to receive a generous donation from NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Thank you for supporting us. We are grateful! https://lnkd.in/gtPxsZTr

https://lnkd.in/gTwkknGJ Celebrating #RecoveryMonth with our Recovery Community Center, A New Horizon.

#Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process. It is deeply personal and must be tailored to each individual's unique needs and circumstances. While the basic elements of recovery are universal, the path to a truly meaningful and satisfying life is as distinctive as each person's journey. Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/gPZWcd2e #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryMatters

The Central Illinois Continuum of Care, lead by The Center for Human Services, has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2024-2025 which can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g4y_h_cE The Central Illinois Continuum of Care has begun preparations for this funding opportunity, which includes the review of renewal and reallocation project applications along with New Projects. We anticipate our Annual Renewal Demand will be $965,183. We are awaiting the release of the FY24 amounts. The CICoC application is due to HUD on 10/30/2024 by 8:00 p.m. EDT. For those interested in submitting an application for a NEW or expansion project a letter of interest is required. Full details from HUD can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gYx7Bvk7