Piatt County Mental Health Center

02/13/2026

Our offices will be closed, Monday, February 16th, 2026 in observance of Presidents Day. Services will promptly resume on Tuesday, February 17th .

02/11/2026

When the Executive Director is responsible for a few office pranks, it is just a matter of time before he gets paid back. Way to work together as a team to create such a very pretty office!

02/05/2026

In observation of National Weather Person’s Day, our Community Day Service Consumers had a great a time creating artwork and talking about the importance of weather and those who help bring us the news. Thank you Meteorologist Kevin Lighty, Meteorologist Jacob Dickey, Jim Kosek Meteorologist, and JC Fultz!

02/04/2026

We’re excited to share we received a $750 Spark Good local grant from our local Sam's Club. This grant will provide funds so that our Community Support Service Program can schedule fun, inclusive outings in the community for the adults with disabilities that we have the honor to support. We are proud to spark good in our community!

02/03/2026

Happy National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day to one of the best to ever do it. We are so proud of you and thankful for the job you perform every day to keep our kiddos safe. Thank you!

02/02/2026

01/30/2026

The Center has (2) openings in its dynamic Outpatient Behavioral Health Program. Both require a master's degree in social work, psychology or related field. Licensure and clinical experience strongly preferred. One position will be working primarily with a local long-term care facility's consumers and support staff, while the other position will be primarily based at our facility providing mental health therapeutic support to our community. We offer a great benefit package including County holidays, health insurance, vision insurance and a generous IMRF plan. Interested applicants should submit resume in person or by email to the Clinical Director, Jaime Porter, LCSW; jporter@piattmhc.org . EOE/ADA employer with hiring practices encouraging minority/female/disability/veteran.

01/27/2026

🚨 SNAP rules are changing on February 1.

Federal changes mean more SNAP recipients will be considered Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) who must meet or be exempt from work requirements to qualify for SNAP.

IDHS has sent initial notices and a copy of an exemption form to all current and new customers who are directly impacted.

SNAP recipients can also now use this screener to see if they are subject to, meeting, or may be eligible for an exemption from SNAP Work Requirements: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN

01/26/2026

Congratulations to our Piatt County Golden Eagles Special Olympics Basketball Team for their selection to participate in the 2026 State Basketball Tournament. Make sure to set aside the weekend of March 13th to cheer on your team. Go Eagles!

01/25/2026

Out of an abundance of caution and with our staff’s and consumers’ safety our main priority, we have made the decision to close our office tomorrow (Monday January 26th).
We apologize for any inconveniences and when staff report back to work on Tuesday they will be reaching out to reschedule with those who had Monday appointments. We will promptly reopen on Tuesday, January 27th. Please stay warm and be safe out there!

01/20/2026

Thank you to Hope Welty Public Library for inviting us out to facilitate our Naloxone training for their staff. Recent passage of HB1910 requires all Illinois libraries to be trained on how to administer Naloxone as well as have some on hand. We’ve provided several trainings to library staff across Piatt County to get them equipped and ready! If you would be interested in having one of these FREE trainings in your community please feel free to reach out. Being equipped and educated may be the difference between life and death for someone in your community.