ADULT & FAMILY COUNSELING

The Mental Health and Wellness Grant Program provides financial support to nonprofit social service agencies that have been in operation for at least one year, deliver services to Township residents and are used by the Township to supplement the services they provide. A Mental Health and Wellness Grant Committee annually reviews grant applications and submits their funding recommendations to the Township Board for inclusion in the Township budget. The Committee consists of two Township elected officials, two social service staff members and three residents. “The need for mental health and wellness services in our community continues to consistently grow for a variety of reasons,” said Elk Grove Township Supervisor George Busse. “These grants help strengthen and broaden the scope of critical health services that are available to our residents.” Through these grants, the Township seeks to bolster its agency partnerships and to promote community collaborations. The goal is to ensure that when residents seek assistance from the Township, they are not only provided access to Township resources – such as financial assistance, counseling, youth programs and the Food Pantry – but are also connected with agencies that specialize in their specific needs. This year’s grant recipients include: A Caring Place, Access to Care Suburban, Alexian Brothers for Mental Health, Center for Concern, Center for Enriched Living, Children’s Advocacy Center, Clearbrook Center, Connections of Illinois, Connections to Care, District 214 Educational Foundation, Elyssa’s Mission, Family Forward, Glenkirk, Good Neighbors Network, Hands On, Hopeful Beginnings, Journeys, Kan-Win, Kenneth Young Center, Life Span, Little City Foundation, Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault, Northwest Compass, Northwest Community Hospital Foundation, The Salvation Army, Search Inc., Shelter Inc., Special Leisure Service Foundation, and WINGS. Please visit the organizations’ websites to learn more about each grant recipient. While Elk Grove Township offers a full range of social and wellness services, mental health is specifically addressed by the Township’s Adult & Family Counseling Program. This program provides no-cost, confidential counseling and psychiatric services to Township residents. Services include:● Counseling, assessment and therapy for mental health and substance-related concerns● Children and adolescent attention deficit screenings● Psychiatric telehealth services for medication management● Parenting Classes Services are individualized, family-focused, and available in both English and Spanish. Counseling sessions are offered at the Township office or via Telehealth. According to Brian Maye, a Township Trustee and Mental Health and Wellness Committee member, “Elk Grove Township remains committed to fostering a strong, healthy community by ensuring residents have access to the mental health and social services they need. Through this and other supportive programs, the Township continues to deliver on its motto to ‘empower people through community.’” For more information about the Mental Health and Wellness Grant Program, counseling services, or youth empowerment programs, please call Elk Grove Township Social Services at 847-981-0373 or visit elkgrovetowship.com.