Mental Health

River Forest Township works with local agency partners to fund a wide range of programs in the areas of behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, domestic violence, underage substance use and addiction recovery. For FY 2023 funding was given to 19 programs under 12 agencies. These agencies were then able to provide over 17,000 hours in supportive services; over 1,500 hours of treatment services; 60 hours of education & advocacy for mental health.

Services include case management, respite care, behavioral health treatment, early intervention, prevention, substance treatment, education, outreach and support groups. This continuum of community-based services is cost-effective, systematically evaluated and responsive to evolving mental health needs.

The Township Mental Health Committee, made up of River Forest resident volunteers, reviews the grant applications submitted each year from local agencies and makes funding recommendations to the Township Board of Trustees.

The Fiscal Year 2024 grant application cycle is currently closed (linked to grant application). FY2025 Grant Applications were due to the Mental Health Committee in December 2023.

For any questions about the River Forest Township Mental Health Services, please contact Sarah Schwarting, our Mental Health Services Administrator at 708.366.2029 x14 or [email protected].

Upcoming Events

February 6, 2024 - Mental Health Committee Meeting

March 5th - Mental Health Committee Meeting