Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives

Find the Help You Need in McHenry County

Mental Health Emergency?
Call 988 or McHenry County Crisis Line 1-800-892-8900

Have a Question?
Request information about services and get a call from MHB Staff.

Help is a Tap Away

MCHelp is a free anonymous app that allows you to confidentially text or talk to a licensed mental health counselor. Trained counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Available for Apple and Android devices May 15, 2021

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Upcoming Events

MHB Building Closed

April 7

IN-PERSON: Overdose Education and Naloxone Training

April 10 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

A Trauma Informed Approach virtual presentation

April 13 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

MHB Ethics and Compliance Committee Meeting

April 18 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Mental Health Board Meeting Dates/Agendas

The McHenry County Mental Health Board is here for you.

Our goal is to lead and contract for quality behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) and intellectual/developmental disability prevention and treatment services for all people of McHenry County, Illinois.

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Watch this video to learn more about The McHenry County Mental Health Board.

In the News

The latest news and articles to keep you informed.

Eligible Back-to-School Expenses Could Yield Tax Benefits for Parents and Educators

Bridget Geenen2022-08-17T13:27:58-05:00August 17th, 2022|

Read Full Article Chicago - With the new school year growing closer, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding parents, guardians, and educators that they may be ableto claim school expenses for K-12 students on their 2022 Illinois individual income tax returns. Read More...

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Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, US study says

Kristen Doherty2022-03-31T15:21:03-05:00March 31st, 2022|

McHenry County Mental Health Board Announces New Executive Director

Kristen Doherty2022-01-03T15:43:32-06:00January 3rd, 2022|

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McHENRY COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
FY23 NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY – OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS

APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED AS OF FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Mental Health Board (MHB) is seeking proposals for the purpose of contracting with individual, public, or private entities for mental health, substance use disorder and/or intellectual and developmental disability prevention, treatment, and/or recovery support services for McHenry County residents of all ages.