McLean County Behavioral Health Coordination

05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make our 1st Community Mental Health Field Day amazing! We had such a great turn out and felt we really made some great connections with the community. ♡ Hope you wore your sun screen. 🌞

05/30/2026

05/28/2026

Community Mental Health Field Day is on Saturday, 5/30 from 11-2pm at Normandy Village. We'll have live music, a bounce house, food, and plenty of mental health resources to check out! We'll even have Pink Heals and their pink firetruck & squad car to play with!! See you there!

05/21/2026

Reminder: Field Day is around the corner.

We're going to have live performances from local musicians: The Reng, M0j0, and Brett Conlin!!

Plus, a Firetruck from Pink Heals Peoria IL Chapter

Plus, a BOUNCE HOUSE.

Not too late to table: https://form.jotform.com/MCBHC/fieldday

Check out the comments to see who's coming (post won't let me tag everyone)

05/20/2026

Volunteers Needed: RFP & NOFO Evaluators

https://form.jotform.com/MCBHC/mhpsf-evaluator-application-form

The McLean County Behavioral Health Coordination Department is seeking volunteers to help evaluate proposals for grants from the Mental Health and Public Safety Fund. We are looking to build a diverse pool of volunteers who are passionate about improving behavioral health services in McLean County.

Who Should Apply?
We welcome any adult who is interested in contributing to the improvement of behavioral health in the county. We especially encourage people with a variety of backgrounds, including:
• Human service professionals (active or retired)
• Financial, marketing, or construction professionals (active or retired)
• Experience with grant writing, applying for grants, or evaluating proposals
• Lived experience with mental illness, substance use recovery, homelessness, or housing instability

What Can Evaluators Expect?
• Evaluators will submit information about their experience and any potential conflicts of interest upon applying and annually thereafter.
• When grants are available, typically, every 1-2 opportunities every quarter, the Behavioral Health Coordination Department will contact you based on your listed experience. We’ll confirm your interest, any conflicts, and availability before sending materials for evaluation.
• Evaluators will use a scoring rubric to review grant submissions privately. The required time for evaluation will vary, but typically, evaluators will have 5 days to complete 1-5 hours of work.
• Evaluators must keep all information about grant submissions and their evaluations private until the McLean County Board makes a final decision on awards.

If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please reach out to Assistant Director Samantha Herrell at [email protected] or BHC Grant Manager Ashwini Gokhale at [email protected]

05/08/2026

📣 Join Us for a Free Community Training!

Understanding Stress, Trauma & Eating Disorders
📅 May 21, 2026
UPDATED: VIRTUAL TRAINING

This training will explore how stress and trauma can influence eating disorders and what that means for caregivers and support professionals. Participants will learn:

✔️ Early warning signs to watch for
✔️ Helpful language and responses
✔️ What to avoid saying
✔️ Practical strategies for supporting children and adolescents — especially during challenging moments like mealtimes

👥 Who should attend?
Behavioral health providers, social service professionals, healthcare staff, educators, and peer/family support partners working with individuals impacted by stress, trauma, and food or body image challenges.

💡 There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.



https://form.jotform.com/260985058822163

05/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Montana Stockstill to the BHC/SOC team as our new System of Care Project Director for McLean County!

We’re excited to have her leadership, experience, and heart for service guiding this important work. Welcome, Montana!

05/01/2026

Input Requested: 2027 Behavioral Health Training Opportunities

Help us determine the trainings we'll offer in 2027! What are you looking for to help your professional growth? Thank you for your time and feedback.

https://form.jotform.com/MCBHC/bhcworkforce

This survey is anonymous and will remain open until May 20th.

Please click the link to complete this form.