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Will County Community Mental Health Board (708 Board)

Purpose: The Community Mental Health Board is responsible for planning, coordinating, evaluating and allocating funds for mental health resources within Will County.

Composition: 405 ILCS 20/3a. Every governmental unit authorized to levy an annual tax under any of the provisions of this Act shall, before it may levy such tax, establish a 7 member community mental health board who shall administer this Act. Such board shall be appointed by the chairman of the governing body of a county [...] with the advice and consent of the governing body of such county [...]. Members of the community mental health board shall be residents of the government unit and, as nearly as possible, be representative of interested groups of the community such as local health departments, medical societies, local comprehensive health planning agencies, hospital boards, lay associations concerned with mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse, as well as the general public. Only one member shall be a member of the governing body. The chairman of the governing body may, upon the request of the community mental health board, appoint 2 additional members to the community mental health board. No member of the community mental health board may be a full-time or part-time employee of the Department of Human Services or a board member, employee or any other individual receiving compensation from any facility or service operating under contract to the board.

 

2024 - 2027 Strategic Plan

Board Members

Name Position
Elnalyn Costa President
Patricia Meade Vice President
Jessica Parks Secretary
Terri King Treasurer
Katrina Jones Member
Ashley Searing Member
Juhie Faheem Member
Cristina Centeno Member
Tessa Quinlan Member

 

Click HERE to view Board Member Bios

Board Contact

Teena Mackey, Executive Director
815-740-4326 | tmackey@willcounty.gov

2025-2026 Grant Awards

The Will County Community Mental Health Board (WCCMHB) has announced the allocation of their 2025 annual grant awards, providing funding to 42 programs managed by 39 entities throughout the county. The funding will expand existing services, increasing access and care to residents throughout the county.

The WCCMHB aims to aid individuals in the enhancement, maintenance, and/or restoration of their mental health within the context of their environment. The Community Mental Health Act (405 ILCS 20/1) provides that a Community Mental Health Board will plan, fund, coordinate, and evaluate public services for prevention and treatment of persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use challenges locally.

Through the grant program, the board is committed to moving local mental health services towards a more equitable care system, resulting in optimal health and quality of life for all community members. Grants were awarded to organizations that empower individuals and families toward mental wellness and resilience; transform lives and systems through advocacy, planning and collaboration; provide education and awareness about mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse;

2025 – 2026 Will County Community Mental Health Board Grant Awardees [PDF document]

2025 Meetings

Meeting Location

Will County Health Department
Community Room 1005A/B
501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433


The following meetings are scheduled for 3:30pm, unless otherwise posted.

January 13, 2025
February 10, 2025
March 10, 2025
April 14, 2025
May 12, 2025
June 9, 2025
July 14, 2025
August 11, 2025
September 8, 2025
October 14, 2025**
November 10, 2025
December 8, 2025

*Meeting Canceled
**Date changed due to State/Federal Holiday