December 17, 2023
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McHenry County Mental Health Board

News, articles and information about the McHenry County Mental Health Board from the Northwest Herald and Shaw Local

McHenry County Board set to decide whether to put sales tax increase question on March ballot

McHenry County shoppers could see a higher sales tax if the county board votes Tuesday to place a sales tax increase on the March ballot.

By Claire O'Brien●

Sales tax increase to fund mental health care? Question could go to McHenry County voters in March

Voters could be asked in March whether they're willing to raise the sales tax another quarter-percent to fund mental health services in McHenry County.

By Claire O'Brien●

McHenry County touts success with ‘Way Out’ program to fight substance abuse

The program aims to “provide immediate help and a pathway to recovery” for those dealing with addiction.

By Northwest Herald staff report●

McHenry County mental health groups seek more funding, say current level ‘insufficient’ to meet need

The county mental health board is seeking an additional $2.5 million but the county staff has recommended a smaller increase.

By Claire O'Brien●

Big pharma opioid settlement makes it to McHenry County, helping ‘people who were hurt the most’

One organization was able to create a new position, outreach coordinator for McHenry County, with the funds from the global settlement with drugmakers.

By Amanda Marrazzo●

McHenry County agencies tasked with battling opioid addiction proposing best use of Big Pharma settlement money

From prevention to recovery, dozens of McHenry County agencies fighting the opioid epidemic are proposing the best use of their share of the recent $3.4 million settlement the county was allocated in a global Big Pharma settlement.

By Amanda Marrazzo●

New Directions to open sober living retreat in Woodstock, waiting list already more than 70 long

35-bed retreat located at former McHenry County PADS building

By Katie Smith●