What is the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board?

  • The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board (WCCMHB) is a funding source that supports and invests in local organizations, non-profits, and governmental agencies that provide important mental health and substance use services for adults and children in Winnebago County.
  • WCCMHB engages in planning, grantmaking, community engagement, coordination, and critical evaluation to strengthen the Community Support System (CSS) for mental health and substance use services in the county.
  • The Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board, is located in Winnebago County in Northern Illinois.
  • WCCMHB is a vital partner and resource for us as a funded mental health service provider. Their support and investment enable us to deliver essential services to adults and children in the community.

Half-Cent Sales Tax

Winnebago County residents approved a half-cent sales tax in March 2020, generating approximately $18 million annually for mental health and substance use services. Previously, Winnebago County was the largest county in Illinois with no local funding for mental health care despite 1 in 5 individuals meeting the criteria for a mental health diagnosis.

RSAC Outreach Therapists

Funded in-part by WCCMHB, RSAC outreach therapists provide therapy to schools in the area to ensure that child and adolescent sexual abuse/assault survivors can receive free quality therapy services. Sexual abuse and assault cause severe emotional disturbances, which can be helped by having trained professionals providing therapy. Since many children and adolescents have transportation issues, providing therapy in the schools meets the survivors in a safe, convenient place that allows for consistent appointments. This is RSAC's third year receiving WCCMHB funding.​
To learn more about the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board's mission. half-cent sales tax & other funded mental health and substance use services, please visit their website at http://r1planning.org/wccmhb.

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United Way of Boone County
RSAC is a registered 501(c)(3)
RSAC has been serving the Winnebago, Boone and Ogle County areas for over 35 years. Click here to learn more about our mission to help end sexual violence.
RSAC serves all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, class or sexual orientation.

If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to
RSAC Executive Director,
Erica Engler at 815-636-9811.
RSAC provides 5 essential services in all 3 counties. Click on what you are interested in learning more about.
If you are in crisis, call our hotline. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Or call us to learn more about how you can become a volunteer.