Hanover Township Mental Health Board awards funding at February meeting

The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $35,457 in funding during their meeting on February 22.

The Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities was awarded $15,000 to launch their new employment program at Streamwood High School. This program will provide job exploration classes to students with disabilities and address writing resumes, soft skills, interviewing and assistance in accessing transportation.

The board awarded $15,000 in capital funding to Community Alternatives Unlimited for technology upgrades to streamline intake processes for home visits with families with developmental disabilities.

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health received $4,457 in funding for infrastructure improvements to their main office in Elgin. Ecker Center for Behavioral Health serves individuals with mental illness and substance abuse issues.

The next meeting of the Mental Health Board will take place on March 22 at 6:00PM at the Senior Center (240 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett).

Hanover Township serves over 105,000 residents in portions of the Cook County communities of Streamwood, Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.

For questions about the Mental Health Board or to learn more about their funded agencies, please call (630) 837-0301 or visit www.hanover-township.org.