Mental Health Funded Agencies

The Children’s Center of Cicero/Berwyn

5341 West Cermak Rd., Cicero, IL 708-222-4503
7022 Riverside Drive, Berwyn, IL 60402 708-788-4548

www.childrenscenterciceroberwyn.org

The Children’s Center has been a part of the Cicero and Berwyn community since 1978 providing children and their families a safe learning environment.

Child Care
Head Start Programs
Full/Half Day Pre-school
Parent Programs

Housing Forward

1851 South Ninth Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153 708-338-1724
6634 West Roosevelt Road, 2nd Floor, Oak Park, IL 60304 708-338-1724

http://www.HousingForward.org

Housing Forward’s mission is to transition people from housing crisis to housing stability. They offer a full range of programs and services that are 1) participant-centered, 2) integrated, 3) modeled using best practices and 4) designed to reduce the length of time and impact of trauma associated with homelessness and housing instability. Housing Forward impacts the lives of over 2,000 adults and families with minor children each year.

Infant Welfare Society (IWS)

320 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-0528

http://www.ChildrensClinicIWS.org

The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society is a diverse member-driven organization with an abiding commitment to assuring the health and well-being of children. Through our IWS Children’s Clinic, the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society provides the highest quality medical, dental, and social services to those who are unable to afford the cost of private care.

NAMI Metro-Suburban: Drop-In-Center

814 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL 60303

www.namimetsub.org

NAMI Metro-Suburban saw a need in the community for a social outlet for those suffering alone with mental illness and established the first free-standing, consumer operated, peer support facility in Illinois in 1993. The Center provides an array of services for people living with mental illnesses.

Drop In Center
Art Therapy
Life Skills
Relationship Groups
Songwriting
Karaoke
Computer Instructions
Supportive Employment

Pillars

6918 Windsor Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402 708-745-5277

www.pillarscommunity.org

Pillars is the largest nonprofit provider of mental health and social services in the western and southwestern suburbs of Chicago, serving 10,000 people each year through direct client services. Pillars mission is to build healthier communities by making connections and changing lives. Staff members are working hard to empower people to face challenges and live healthy, independent lives. They focus on helping clients remain in the community and avoid hospitalization.

Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Mental Illness Substance Abuse (MISA) Groups
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Children & Adolescent Counseling

Presence Behavioral Health – Proviso Children’s Advocacy Center

1820 S. 25th Ave., Broadview, IL 60155 708-338-3806

http://www.presencehealth.org/medical-services-behavioral-health-proviso-childrens-advocacy-center

Proviso Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is a safe and child friendly environment for children and adolescents that are involved in investigations of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, and other forms of child maltreatment. Proviso CAC provides forensic interviewing and advocacy services to residents living in the 4th Municipal District of Cook County and support services and community education to those living in the surrounding western suburbs of Cook County.

Sarah’s Inn

708-386-3305
24-hour crisis line: 708-386-4225

http://www.sarahsinn.org

Sarah’s Inn is a community-based organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations.

Crisis Intervention
Community Education
Violence Prevention ProgramYouth Programs

Solutions for Care

7222 West Cermak Road, Suite 200, North Riverside, IL 64546 708-447-2448

http://www.SolutionsforCare.org

Solutions for Care is the main provider of senior and disability services for Berwyn, Cicero, and Proviso Townships. They are committed to preserving the independence and dignity of all older adults and those living with disabilities, being their advocate and working to find the best available resources that lead to greater self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life.

SibShops by West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA)

Proksa Park, 3001 South Wisconsin Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402 847-455-2100 ext. 236

http://www.wssra.net

West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) has partnered with Berwyn Township 708 Community Mental Health Board to provide SibShops. SibShops provide young brothers and sisters peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting. It is a program designed specifically for brothers and sisters of children with special needs. Sibs will have the opportunity to meet other sibs, talk with other sibs who “get it,” learn about the services their brothers and sisters receive and most importantly PLAY GAMES and HAVE FUN!

Youth Crossroads

3401 Gunderson, Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-7400

http://www.youthcrossroads.org/

Youth Crossroads is a community-based organization whose mission is to act in the best interest of youth, guiding them through life’s challenges, and inspiring them to discover new opportunities for personal development, healthy relationships, and positive community involvement.

School Based Counseling
After School Programs (SD100)
Youth Leadership Programs
Community Education
Crisis Intervention

Agencies we fund

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

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