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As demand for mental health services grows, providers turning to publicly funded 708 boards

By Steve Zalusky
Sep 01, 2026 7:21 am - As mental health agencies in the suburbs scramble to find funding, they are turning to community mental health boards.
Elk Grove Township panel rejects challenge to 708 board referendum

By Steve Zalusky
Aug 30, 2026 5:52 pm - An Elk Grove Township electoral panel has rejected an attempt to remove from the November ballot a referendum creating a township community mental health board.
Mental health board question in Elk Grove Township on the ballot in November

By Steve Zalusky
Aug 18, 2026 6:28 pm - The Elk Grove Township Board voted at the 11th hour on Monday to place a referendum question about establishing a township mental health board on the November ballot.
708 Mental Health referendum approved for November ballot in Downers Grove Township

Submitted by 708 for Downers Grove Township
Jul 21, 2026 8:58 pm - Downers Grove Township residents successfully petitioned to place a referendum on the November 2026 ballot that would establish a 708 Community Mental Health Board, funded by a small property tax (approximately $67 annually for a $400,000 home), to provide comprehensive mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services exclusively for township residents.
Hanover Township Mental Health Board releases funding applications

Submitted by Hanover Township
Jul 17, 2026 2:30 pm - Funding applications for fiscal year 2028 are now available from the Hanover Township Mental Health Board.
Funding error closes AID Living Room: Aurora’s 24/7 mental health haven goes dark

Submitted by Association for Individual Development
Jul 01, 2026 9:39 pm - The Association for Individual Development has closed its 24/7 Living Room crisis respite program in Aurora, after losing state funding due to a technical glitch. The program, which opened in January 2024, served over 1,200 individuals experiencing mental health crises and achieved a 99% success rate in avoiding hospitalizations.
Prairie Sky Quintet and local artists to perform for NAMI KDK fundraiser

Submitted by Prairie Sky Quintet
Jun 25, 2026 5:18 pm - On July 26, NAMI KDK will host a fundraising concert in Aurora, featuring patriotic, Broadway, and classical music performances.
Kane County to host free webinars on childhood trauma, separation anxiety, and caregiver burnout

By Julie Mann, Kane County Government
Jun 05, 2026 7:26 pm - This June, the Kane County Health Department is are offering two free virtual webinars designed to help parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals better understand and support the mental health and emotional well-being of young children.
Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves new funding to agencies

Submitted by Hanover Township
Jun 02, 2026 4:06 pm - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved several funding requests at their May 26 meeting at the Senior Center in Bartlett.
Hoffman Estates day center a new model for Clearbrook’s clients

By Steve Zalusky
May 18, 2026 5:58 pm - Clearbrook celebrated its newest community center for day program services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hoffman Estates Monday.

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