Madison County Mental Health Board

11/20/2025

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge children and families experiencing homelessness. Being homeless, no matter how long it lasts, is a life-altering traumatic event that creates major stress in any person’s life, regardless of age. https://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources

11/19/2025

This Thursday, we’re hosting an important Ask the Expert conversation in honor of , focused on the urgent mental health needs of rural communities. 🌾

More than 46 million people live in rural America — and they experience unique challenges, including limited access to care and greater stigma around mental illness. As a result, su***de rates are 49% higher in rural communities than in urban ones. 💬

Join us for NAMI Ask the Expert: Recognizing and Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health in Rural America, featuring Jeff Winton, Founder and Chairman of Rural Minds. His advocacy stems from lived experience and a commitment to improving mental health equity for farming, ranching, and agricultural communities. 🤝

📅 Thursday, Nov. 20 | ⏰ 4–5:30 PM ET
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/49sJumI

11/19/2025

This week is National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week—a time to recognize and address hunger and homelessness and its impact. Let’s raise awareness and support initiatives that provide vital resources for those in need: samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources

11/19/2025

✨Today we are spotlighting the Madison County Child Advocacy Center. They provide professional intervention and supportive services to fight child abuse. Referrals to the Madison County Child Advocacy Center are made through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and law enforcement.

In addition to coordinating a multidisciplinary team response and providing a child friendly environment for intervention, the CAC provides two basic services: case management and forensic interviews for children involved in allegations of abuse.

The Madison County Mental Health Board provides funds for the CAC to arrange counseling services for the child and non-offending family members.

For more information, visit their website at: www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/child_advocacy_center/index.php or call 618-296-5390.

11/19/2025

November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month. Let’s work together to prevent and end , and to provide safe housing and resources for our nation's youth: samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources

11/18/2025

Notice for Board Meeting Agenda
Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Admin Bldg., 157 N. Main St., Room 309, Edwardsville, IL 62025

11/17/2025

The employees at Madison County Illinois Government will be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless.

A free Thanksgiving meal will take place at the Madison County Administration Building, 157 N. Main St. (Cafeteria), Edwardsville, from 4:30pm - 6:00pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

11/17/2025

✨Today's agency spotlight is on Madison County Catholic Charities. Through two office locations in Alton and Granite City, Madison County Catholic Charities provides services to more than 11,000 individuals living in the counties of Madison, Jersey, Calhoun and Bond.

Program services in Alton include the Guardian Angel Food Pantry and Mobile Food Pantry, Professional Counseling Solutions, Prescription Medication Assistance, and Legal Services.

Granite City Programs include Professional Counseling Solutions, Prescription Medication Assistance, Legal Services, and Crisis Assistance for rent, utilities, and transportation.

The Madison County Mental Health Board provides funding for Therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families by licensed professionals and focus on helping clients cope with life's challenges in order to return to their optimum level of functioning.

For more information, visit cc.dio.org/locations/alton or call the Alton office at 618-462-0634 or Granite City at 618-877-1184.

11/14/2025

Homelessness, mental, and behavioral health problems are often connected. Providing support and resources is essential for helping these individuals improve their well-being, recover, and thrive. Find out more from SAMHSA: samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources

11/14/2025

11/14/2025

🎄 Help Us Spread Christmas Magic in Madison County 🎄

The holiday season is a time for giving, sharing, and lifting up our neighbors--and this year, our Community Christmas event will bring joy to over 100 families right here in Madison County!❤️

We're calling on our amazing local businesses, volunteers, and community members to help make this Christmas unforgettable. Here's how you can join in the magic-

🎁 Host a Toy Drive or Donation Box-Local businesses, churches, and offices can collect new, unwrapped toys to fill Santa's sleigh!

🤝 Volunteer With Us- Be part of the joy! From helping families shop to wrapping gifts, we need helping hands and happy hearts!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adopt a Family- Gather your group, business, or family to make Christmas special for one of our adopted families.

🛒 Shop Our Amazon Wishlist- Prefer to give from home? You can send gifts directly through our Amazon Wishlist!

Every toy, every hour volunteered, every act of kindness brings a little more light and love to our community. Let's make sure every child wakes up to Christmas magic this year 💫

👉Visit our website for volunteer sign up and Amazon wish list. https://riverbendfamilyministries.com/get-involved/holidays/

Questions? Contact Hannah at (618) 251-9790 ext. 200 or hannahs@my-rfm.org

11/14/2025

Amare is Love in ACTION! Here we go. Join us, Donate, volunteer.