Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois has been organized to effectively and efficiently serve the behavioral healthcare needs of small and rural communities in Western Illinois.
Weprovide for the needs of a total comprehensive mental health facility, the Board assures that a broad array of effective and efficient mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse service options are available and accessible to all of the citizens of area counties.
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Services Offered
Case Management - Case Management services are available to any individual seeking services with the agency to provide continuity with health and social services. These services are individualized according to need and are provided in areas related to medication, psychiatric/medical, financial, and coordination/support with community providers and resources. Crisis Intervention - Crisis Intervention services are provided immediately upon contact to individuals experiencing a major life crisis and/or a rapid decrease in functioning. Individuals are evaluated by clinical staff to determine whether crisis can be deflected or a referral for psychiatric hospitalization is required. After-hour crisis intervention services may also be accessed by calling 217/773-3977, 217/357-3176 or 217/285-6111. The agency has implemented a pager system in which clinical staff rotate on a weekly basis to respond to any pages received from the hotlines.
Driver Risk Education - Driver Risk Education services are available to persons who have been charged with DUI offenses or violation of similar local ordinances. The purpose of this program is to provide orientation to offenders regarding the impact of alcohol/drug use on behavior and driving skills. It also allows the offender to explore the personal ramifications of their own substance use.
Outpatient Treatment - Outpatient treatment services are available to individuals over the age of three who are experiencing psychological, emotional, and/or social difficulties and impaired functioning in handling life's challenges. Individual, family or group counseling sessions provide a supportive environment to manage life's challenges. Treatment interventions include the use of evidence-based practices.
Psychiatric Services - Psychiatric services are provided to individuals diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder to evaluate psychiatric symptoms and monitor prescribed psychotropic medications. Psychiatric services are provided weekly by a licensed psychiatrist employed by the agency.
Substance Abuse Treatment - Substance Abuse treatment services are available to individuals who are 12 years of age and older who are experiencing difficulties with alcohol and/or other substances. Individual or group sessions provide support with alcohol/substance abuse-related issues and coping strategies to reduce use, maintain abstinence and avoid relapse.
Early Intervention - Individual or group educational services are provided to educate individuals who are at risk for developing alcohol or substance abuse problems.
DUI Evaluation - Evaluation services are available to persons who are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) offenses or violation of similar local ordinances. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine the extent of alcohol/drug use and determine the offender's risk to public safety. A subsequent corresponding recommendation for intervention is determined and recorded for the Illinois courts or the Office of the Secretaty of State.
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.