North Central Behavioral Health

02/12/2026

February is Black History Month. This virtual event is a great opportunity to learn more about su***de prevention for the Black/African American community by the Black/African American community. L.E.T.S., the acronym for listening, empathy, trust, support, Save Lives: An Introduction to Su***de Prevention for Black and African American Communities is a presentation created by and for Black people, designed to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of su***de prevention for individuals who identify as Black or African American. The program is grounded in research and delivered by trained presenters from the Black and African American community.

02/10/2026

Our Canton office is sharing the goodwill with their colleagues with a simple gesture to share a note, Valentine, Candy or any and all. It is a gift to be kind to the people who are our team. It takes Administration, Managers, Clinicians, Community Outreach, Substance Use Counselors and Leadership to keep NCBH in service to each community where we have offices. When you take time to be grateful for those whom are around you, you make the world a better place for us all.

02/10/2026

All of the NCBH offices are getting in the spirit of the up coming Valentine's Day by honoring each other. Here is what showed up initiated by the Culture Club at La Salle Main office. There is nothing like acknowledging someone for who they are, how you appreciate them as a part of your team, and how important their presence is in your life.

02/10/2026

NCBH supports Illinois Valley PADS in their annual fundraiser. According to the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry newsletter these are the stats of how they are serving the Illinois Valley:

"IV PADS Impact Update From August 1-December 31, 2025, IV PADS served 452 individuals, including 75 children, at our Ottawa and Peru shelters. OPEN 24/7, our shelters provided 40,668 meals, helped 94 individuals gain employment, 24 find housing, and delivered
1,043 transportation services to support stability and independence." Please considering supporting this valuable resource for people truly in need and deserve help.

Sign up or donate at www.CNOY.com/ottawa

02/09/2026

Are you a registered nurse living in La Salle County? We are looking for the right person to support our dedicated Ottawa staff. Behavioral health treatment relies often on medication management. With our Psychiatrist you are able to help clients with their self care. For the job description go to www.ncbhs.org/careers. To apply today send your resume to hr@ncbhs.org

02/09/2026

Kathi Bly and Angela Moore got into the Super Bowl LX 2026 spirit in our Morris IL office with their own style...and Loyalty to the Chicago Bears! Maybe next year ladies it will be your turn to be the Super Fans you truly are!

02/09/2026

In our continued dedication to our Crisis System of Care, we are in need of a member for our Mobile Crisis Team. This position gives you the ability to serve someone when they need it the most. Visit our website for more details of the job. www.ncbhs.org/careers

02/09/2026

In our continued effort to be available for those in need of behavioral health services we extended our hours in our Canton location on Thursdays. Now we are open from 8:30 am to 7 pm. We are here for you!

02/06/2026

In our La Salle office the care for our clients starts in our waiting room. When Sara Stamper became the Manager of Support Services for NCBH, she initiated small things that make a big difference for anyone coming to address their behavioral health challenges. We see clients that are children and parents that need to bring their children to their appointments. The wonderful Administrative staff finds images for them to color on their own child sized table. Here is some of the artistry these kids have created.

02/06/2026

The Walk in Wednesday hours we started last year has been so utilized by people in need of help we are adding Walk in Tuesday. This will be available in our Canton, La Salle, Macomb and Ottawa office starting February 17th. Please share this with anyone you know who might need behavioral health services. hashtag

02/06/2026

It is Superbowl Sunday just two days away. For many who are in recovery this event becomes an opportunity to use the life strategies and skills that they learn. We are so proud of our team of seven highly trained Substance Abuse team led by Scott Payne. They run support groups, private counseling, have the Medication Assisted Treatment Program, and our DUI court mandated classes. If you or your loved one needs help, we are here for you in seven of our locations.

01/30/2026

We always want our followers to have the most recent information regarding the standards and practices of behavioral health. Here is an important article for therapists working with clients with mental illness.

The American Psychiatric Association has announced big upcoming changes to psychiatry’s big book of mental disorders, the DSM