Memorial Behavioral Health

03/06/2026

Behind every patient journey, there's a team that cares. Our colleagues love to be the difference for you.

02/26/2026

Emily Legner, a director with Memorial Behavioral Health, recently presented Trauma-Informed Care training to Taylorville CUSD #3 staff. This training helps professionals shift their mindset from "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" and focuses on safety, trust & healing. Participants learned about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how trauma affects brain & behavior plus practical strategies for creating supportive environments.

01/19/2026

As we celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Health seeks to create a world where the inherent dignity and value of each person is honored. We appreciate those in our community—colleagues, patients, community members and partner organizations—who help us advance Dr. King’s dream of justice, compassion and respect for all.

12/30/2025

Need care while our holiday hours are in effect? Call our Mobile Crisis Response Team, 217-788-7070 or the Crisis Lifeline, 988 or use emergency services available in your area.

12/23/2025

Need care while our holiday hours are in effect? Call our Mobile Crisis Response Team, 217-788-7070 or the Crisis Lifeline, 988 or use emergency services available in your area. All locations will be closed on 12/25 and the 901 N. First St. location will also be closed 12/26.

12/22/2025

When you need mental health support, you shouldn’t have to wait. Memorial Behavioral Health now offers in-person appointments and services in Springfield, Lincoln and Jacksonville. Whether it’s an unexpected stressful event or you just need to talk through something that has been weighing you down, our team is here for you.

Memorial Health offers a wide range of behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults with mental health challenges. Contact us at...

12/16/2025

Your mental health matters, and Memorial Behavioral Health now offers a self-referral form that makes it easier to take the first step toward accessing our services. The easy-to-complete, confidential form makes it simple for you to seek support for yourself and/or your child. Start here:

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12/11/2025

Make your mental health a priority. Memorial Behavioral Health team in Jacksonville now offers same-day scheduling for current patients. Same-day scheduling is also available at our other MBH locations throughout central Illinois. http://mh.social/anAL50XqH8h

12/09/2025

Don’t let the “HoliDaze” derail your family time this holiday season. Join us for Family Mental Health Night: Finding Calm in the Holiday Chaos on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 5-6:30 p.m. Bring the whole family to learn fun, practical ways to manage stress and support each other’s well-being this holiday season. Details here: http://mh.social/sVT650XGsNN

Bring the family and join Memorial Behavioral Health and Christian County Health Department for a family-friendly event to help you learn ways to...

11/21/2025

Did you know Memorial Behavioral Health in Jacksonville offers ADHD resources and counseling support for families? For more information or to schedule an appointment, give us a call at 217-525-1064.

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11/12/2025

Feeling tired and a little anxious or down because the days are getting shorter, colder and darker? Some people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) when the fall time change kicks in. Barbara Wheatley, a lead clinician with the Memorial Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Response Unit, recently shared with WAND ways to prevent and treat the symptoms of SAD.

With decreasing sunlight and temperatures, many people across Central Illinois are feeling the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.

11/05/2025

Sometimes life happens without warning and disrupts your normal routine. Our counseling team is here for immediate support in urgent and crisis situations. Many of our locations offer flexible schedules and virtual online options to be there for you when you need us.

Memorial Health offers a wide range of behavioral health services to children, adolescents and adults with mental health challenges. Contact us at...