About the Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board

A closeup of a younger person holding an older person's hand.A “708” Board or Community Mental Health Board is established by a community, municipality, or township for the purposes of planning and funding mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse services. Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board is a behavioral health authority in Illinois. Behavioral health authorities are enabled by statute, created by referendum and supported with local tax dollars.

 


PURPOSE

Large group of people smiling with their hands in the air.The Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board promotes a community based system of quality services relating to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse. These services should be comprehensive in nature and equitably available to all residents of the Township of Berwyn.


RESPONSIBILITIES

5 teenagers sitting in a row smiling.The 708 Board will hold a meeting prior to July 1 of each year at which officers shall be elected for the ensuing year beginning July 1. The 708 Board will hold meetings at least quarterly. The 708 Board will plan, develop, review and evaluate community mental health services and facilities including services and facilities for the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, developmental disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. The 708 Board will consult with other appropriate private and public agencies in the development of local plans for the most efficient delivery of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services. The 708 Board is authorized to join and to participate in the activities of associations organized for the purpose of promoting more efficient and effective services and programs. The 708 Board annually reviews grant applications and appropriates funding for these services and programs. The 708 Board’s One & Three Year Goals are evaluated annually to ensure fiscal responsibility of local tax dollars. The Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board operates in accordance with the guidelines specified in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Community Mental Health Act.


HISTORY

Bill signing - S. 1576, Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Center Construction Act, 10:00AM - President Kennedy, 1963 October 31

Bill signing – S. 1576, Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Center Construction Act, 10:00AM, 1963 October 31

On October 31, 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed into law the Community Mental Health Act, which drastically altered the delivery of mental health services and inspired a new era of optimism in mental healthcare. This law led to the establishment of comprehensive community mental health centers throughout the country. It helped people with mental illnesses, who were “warehoused” in hospitals and institutions, move back into their communities. (www.thenationalcouncil.org)

Through the hard work of local residents and social service agencies in our community the Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Fund was established in 1974 by referendum. A Board of Directors was appointed shortly after. Initially, the 708 Board funded four agencies through local tax dollars. Currently, the 708 Board is funding 13 agencies with 25 programs.

Over the last ten years, the 708 Board has joined memberships with the Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois (ACMHAI), Illinois Public Health Association, and the Berwyn Development Corporation. The 708 Board engages in mental health continuing education as a best practice by attending seminars and conferences. The 708 Board believes that a community with good mental health is a safer community. In fiscal year 2017, the 708 Board provided funding for Mental Health First Aid Training, which was made available to all interested Berwyn Township residents and stakeholders. The 708 Board will continue to establish partnerships with other government agencies and provide programs and services to impart the importance and understanding of behavioral health care to Berwyn residents.

Agencies we fund

 

The Children’s Center of Cicero/Berwyn logo

 

Css logo

nami logo

Oak Leden logo

Pillars logo

Presence Behavioral Health – Proviso Children’s Advocacy Center - logo

Sarah's Inn logo

UCP Seguin logo

The Way Back Inn Logo

Regular Monthly Meetings

The Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board holds monthly regular meetings in the first floor meeting room of the Public Health District building, 6600 West 26th Street in Berwyn, IL 60402, or virtually as noted in RED. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are generally on the third Monday of each month, although there are some exceptions. No regular meetings are held in July or August.

Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Monday, September 19 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, October 17 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, November 21 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, December 19 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, January 23 (4th Monday due to MLK Day) - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, February 27 (4th Monday due to President’s Day) - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, March 20 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, April 17 - click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, May 15
Monday, June 26 (4th Monday due to Juneteenth)

Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Monday, September 20 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, October 18 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, November 15 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, December 20 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, January 24 (4th Monday due to MLK Day) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, February 28 (4th Monday due to President’s Day) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, March 21 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, April 18 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, May 16 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, June 27 (4th Monday due to Juneteenth) - Click here to see meeting agenda

Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Monday, September 21 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, October 19 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, November 16 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, December 14 (second Monday) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, January 25 (4th Monday due to MLK Day) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, February 22 (4th Monday due to President’s Day) - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, March 15 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, April 19 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, May 17 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, June 21 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information

Fiscal Year 2019-2020
SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, July 18 - Click here to see meeting agenda
SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, August 14 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, September 16 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, October 21 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, November 18 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, December 16 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, January 27 (due to MLK Day) - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, February 24 (due to President's Day) - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, March 16 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, April 20 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, May 18 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Monday, June 15 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information

Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Monday, September 17 – Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, October 15 – Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, November 19 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, December 17 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, January 28 (due to MLK Day) - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, February 25 (due to President's Day) - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, March 18 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, April 15 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, May 20 - Click here to see meeting agenda
SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, May 30 - Click here to see meeting agenda
SPECIAL MEETING Saturday, June 8 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Monday, June 17 - Click here to see meeting agenda

 

Committee Meetings

The Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board also holds committee meetings in the first floor meeting room of the Public Health District building, 6600 West 26th Street in Berwyn, IL 60402. These meeting dates and times vary; please see agendas for specific details.

Records Disposal Committee Meeting - Saturday, November 17 at 10:00 am – Click here to see meeting agenda
Website Committee Meeting - Saturday, December 1 at 11:00 am - Click here to see meeting agenda
Website Committee Meeting - Monday, January 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm - Click here to see meeting agenda
Records Disposal Committee Meeting - Monday, January 28, 2019 at approximately 8:00 pm (following regular meeting) -  Click here to see meeting agenda
Allocation of Funds Meeting - Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:30 pm - Click here to see meeting agenda
ED Search Committee Meeting - Monday, April 15, 2019 immediately following the Regular Meeting - Click here to see meeting agenda
Public Hearing - Annual Budget & Appropriations Ordinance - Monday, May 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm - Click here to see meeting agenda 
ED Search Committee Meeting - Monday, May 20, 2019 immediately following the Regular Meeting - Click here to see meeting agenda
ED Search Committee Meeting - Thursday, May 30, 2019 immediately following the Special Meeting - Click here to see meeting agenda
IED Committee Meeting - Monday, June 17, 2019 immediately following the Regular Meeting - Click here to see meeting agenda
2020-2021 Grant Cycle Hearings 1 of 2 - Monday, March 16, 2020 immediately folloging the Regular Meeting - MEETING POSTPONED
Annual Budget and Appropriation Meeting - Friday, May 1, 2020 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Public Hearing - Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance - Monday, June 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Public Hearing - Proposed 2020 Property Tax Levy - Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
One- and Three-Year Plan Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
One- and Three-Year Plan Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Annual Budget and Appropriation Meeting - Monday, April 26, 2021 - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see agenda and login information
Public Hearing - Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance - Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see login information
Public Hearing - 2021 Tax Levy - Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. - NOTE: VIRTUAL MEETING - Click here to see login information
Annual Budget and Appropriation Meeting - Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - Click here to see meeting agenda
Public Hearing - Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance - Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. - Click here to see meeting agenda
Public Hearing - 2022 Tax Levy - Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. - Click here to see meeting agenda