Our

Vision

The Will County Community Mental Health Board (WCCMHB) empowers individuals and families to achieve mental wellness and resilience.

Through advocacy, planning, and collaboration, the Board works to transform lives and systems, ensuring access to vital resources and support. By providing education and promoting services for mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use, the Board aims to build a stronger, more informed community. Additionally, the WCCMHB is committed to improving public perception, reducing the stigma of seeking mental health services, and fostering a culture of acceptance and support for all.

About the Board

Who We Are

Working together to strengthen behavioral health and build a healthier, more resilient Will County.

Will County Community Mental Health Board members and community partners

A Community-Focused Board

The Will County Community Mental Health Board (WCCMHB) is a local leader working to strengthen the behavioral health system throughout Will County. Established under the Illinois Community Mental Health Act, the Board brings together community perspectives, professional expertise, and local resources to help address the mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disability needs of residents and their families.

Our role extends beyond funding. We identify community needs, address gaps in services, support effective programs, foster collaboration, and help connect organizations and resources to create a stronger, more accessible system of care.

Through planning, advocacy, education, and partnerships, WCCMHB works to expand access to support, reduce barriers to care, and promote mental wellness and resilience throughout Will County.

Our Role

What We Do

We work across the community to identify needs, invest in solutions, strengthen partnerships, and increase awareness of behavioral health resources.

Identify Community Needs

We listen, assess local needs, and identify gaps and barriers that affect access to behavioral health services.

Invest in Solutions

We allocate resources and support programs designed to address identified community needs and improve access to effective services.

Build Partnerships

We bring providers, organizations, schools, government, and community stakeholders together to strengthen coordination and collaboration.

Create Awareness & Reduce Stigma

We support education and outreach that increase awareness of resources and encourage a more informed, accepting, and supportive community.

Our Community Focus

Supporting the Whole Community

Our work centers on three interconnected areas that affect the health, well-being, and resilience of individuals, families, and communities throughout Will County.

Mental Health

Promoting awareness, prevention, treatment, and access to mental health resources and support.

Developmental Disabilities

Supporting individuals and families while strengthening access to services, support, and opportunities for inclusion.

Substance Use

Supporting prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery, and community-based resources.

Our Strategic Direction

Explore Our 2024–2027 Strategic Plan

Learn more about the priorities, goals, and initiatives guiding the Will County Community Mental Health Board's work to strengthen behavioral health services and support the well-being of our community.

View Strategic Plan (PDF)

Stronger Together

By bringing people, organizations, and resources together, WCCMHB works to build a Will County where individuals and families can find the support they need to achieve mental wellness and resilience.