Mental health illnesses are real, common, and often treatable. An estimated 1 in 5 American adults and children live will a diagnosable mental health illness in a given year, according to Mental Health America.
Where to find help depends on certain factors like age and the type of illness or symptoms experienced, but help is available. Here are some things to keep in mind when searching for mental health treatment:
Each year, millions of Americans live with a mental illness. The negative attitudes toward mental health often prevent or delay individuals from seeking treatment and receiving help for their disorders.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The observation started in 1949 as a movement to raise awareness about mental health and help reduce the stigma that still affects individuals living with a mental health issue or issues.
People who grew up lacking or currently lack fundamental mental health care can find inspiration from people like Behavioral Health Counselor Corrinna Markland-Pickel, who truly care about helping those in need. We were able to ask Corrinna a few questions about her experiences she shared in the Circles of Life article recently featured in the Canton Chamber Courier.
Our Behavioral Health Urgent Care is an alternative to Emergency Room visits. We serve people on a walk in basis providing seamless, fast access to basic services.
It is designed for individuals:
• experiencing an elevated level of duress
• having suicidal thoughts
• thinking about self-harming behaviors
• feeling overwhelmed or depressed
• experiencing excessive worry or panic
You will be met with compassionate, trained professionals ready to help.
We have added to our services Walk-in Wednesdays. From 9 am to 4 pm in our La Salle, Ottawa, Canton and Macomb locations you can walk in with no appointment necessary. If you or someone you know needs mental health or substance use support, we are here to help.
North Central Behavioral Health Systems is pleased to announce the latest development in our continued growth in North Central Illinois with the opening of the Morris, Il office.
NCBHS service areas include La Salle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, Stark, Fulton, McDonough, and now Grundy Counties. NCBHS has 10 site locations and employs 140 staff who serve approximately 10,000 individuals annually, with an ongoing caseload of 3,000 individuals open for treatment at any one point in time.
