Piatt County Mental Health Center

11/10/2025

Our office will be closed, Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 in observation of Veterans Day. Offices will promptly reopen on the 12th at 8:30am. We want to thank the brave men and women who have given their service to protect our freedom. Thank you!

11/07/2025

🌟 November is National Gratitude Month 🌟

As the leaves fall and the year winds down, November invites us to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude. It's more than just saying "thank you" — it's a mindset, a way of seeing the world that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary ones.

💛 Why practice gratitude?

It boosts happiness and reduces stress

Strengthens relationships and deepens connections

Improves sleep, heart health, and overall well-being

Helps us stay grounded, even in tough times

Gratitude turns what we have into enough. It reminds us that joy doesn't come from having more, but from appreciating what’s already here.

This month, let’s make it a habit: ✨ Start a gratitude journal ✨ Tell someone why you appreciate them ✨ Reflect on the small wins and quiet blessings

Let’s flood November with thankfulness — because when we focus on the good, the good gets better 💫

11/06/2025

Many thanks to Monticello High School for allowing us to participate in their first annual MHS Disability Resource Fair this past Tuesday. This was a great opportunity for families with students who have a disability, to learn about all of the amazing, local resources that are available to them as they transition into adulthood. Our dedicated DS staff were able to share more about our programs and meet some amazing people in the community. Thank you!

11/04/2025

Gordon Ramsay, you better watch out! Our Iron Chefs engineer culinary masterpieces during their regular cooking classes. One of the benefits of this schooling is that you get to eat your homework!

10/31/2025

While we know our communities will be enjoying trick or treating tonight, our staff and consumers celebrated a bit early. This is always one of the best days of the year when we see our friends dressed up in such creative (and sometimes a little scary!) costumes. Thank you to all of our consumers for dressing up and to our great staff for creating such a fun time!

10/30/2025

Very excited about this new partnership with our friends at the DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department! Thankful to the 708 Mental Health Board for investing into this program that will expand Mental Health Services to this population!

Big News!

In an effort to better serve our clients, the DeWitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department will now be hosting a Behavioral Health Therapist every Thursday at our Piatt County office.

WIC participants and other clients identified by the health department will have the opportunity to receive services such as: Brief individual counseling, emergency and crisis triage (and referral), mental health education, emotional support, and referrals for continuing care (when applicable).

This opportunity was made possible through a collaboration with the Piatt County Mental Health Center and the generosity of the 708 Board of Piatt County.

Questions? Contact us at (217) 762-7911

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

10/29/2025

Piatt County Golden Eagles Special Olympics Basketball Team, we are so proud of you and can’t wait for you to showcase your abilities and talents this season! Go Eagles! 🦅 💜💛

One week from today our season officially starts. Practice will be in Miller Gym on 11/5 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. It will be extremely important for athletes to attend so that we get a great start to our season. Athletes, please make sure you profile in the new Special Olympic of Illinois' Center of Excellence (COE) is complete. Any questions, contact SOAD Amy Dresback (adresback@piattmhc.org). Eagles, get ready to soar as we takeoff next Wednesday!!!

10/28/2025

Very proud of the work that Maggie is doing for our DeWitt County ROSC work in DeWitt County. Great job!

10/27/2025

In addition to providing funding for mental health, substance use, and developmental service providers in Piatt County, The Piatt County 708 Mental Health Board of Piatt County (www.708piatt.org) is committed to resourcing ALL parts of Piatt County. Last week, your 708 MHB provided mental health enrichment bags to Allerton Public Library, Bement Public Library, Hope Welty Public Library, Atwood-Hammond Public Library District, Blue Ridge Twp. Library, and Willow Branch Township Library in Piatt County to assist families who may be experiencing a need for some emotional support. Each library has two different wellness bags: one is geared toward families with children, and the other is for adults. Make sure to visit with your local librarian to learn more on how you may be able to utilize one of these resources for your community!

10/24/2025

Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! Through our wonderful partnerships with Piatt County Sheriff's Office and Clinton Police Department we are thrilled to be able to offer two, separate sites where residents from Piatt and DeWitt County can take their unwanted, unused or expired medication to be safely disposed of and to help decrease access to unprescribed medication. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!

10/22/2025

Our consumers love serving our community. We have a great partnership with Hope Lives Youth Ranch to regularly visit the ranch and to help some of their donkeys get fresh air and exercise. 🫏☀️

10/20/2025

Thank you to the amazing work being performed by our dedicated 708 Mental Health Board in their first year of operation. In addition, to providing The Piatt County Mental Health Center with resources to sustain many services, last week they also provided microgrant checks for $5000 each to Marisa's Purpose, Hope Lives Youth Ranch, and The Jamie Boone Project. While there is one more partnership announcement later this week, if you would like to contact or stay up to date on some their activities throughout the County, make sure to check out their new website at www.708piatt.org.