Expanded Dial-A-Ride
"McHenry County and Pace Suburban Bus Service have teamed up to offer expanded dial-a-ride service in McHenry County. Service starts February 13, 2010. One way trips are $3.00 on bus." More...

Addictions Training Series
"This program, presented by Chris Gleason and others, serves as basic substance abuse continuing education for individuals seeking certification and/or wishing to enhance their understanding of alcohol and/or other drug dependency." More...

Medical Care Has Expanded at Family Service!
"Greater Elgin Family Care Center, the area's only Joint Commission accredited, federally qualified health center, will provide primary healthcare services to McHenry County residents on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m." More...

Counseling Services for Fire Fighters
"Our nation's firefighters are faced with emotional needs that are very unique to their occupation. A firefighter needs a support system in place that is readily accessible from someone who is qualified and truly understands his/her circumstances. This is why Counseling Services for Fire Fighters (CSFF) was started." More...

Family Matters Newsletter
"This past month marked the beginning of on-site primary care services to McHenry County residents through a partnership with Greater Elgin Family Care Center, which is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The integrating of primary care into settings such as ours, allows us to meet the needs of the whole person." More...

McHenry County Unveils Community-Based Mental Health Web Site
"The McHenry County Mental Health Board (MHB) has recently made public the Network of Care web site that offers breakthrough access of information, communication, and advocacy tools for individuals, families and agencies concerned with mental and emotional wellness." More...

Don't Know Where to Turn?
"Parenting is one of the most challenging jobs you'll ever have. Where can you go for support? Turn to the Family Resource Center. All services provided FREE! " More...

Providing Hope and Help to Youth and Their Families
"Family Service has been providing comprehensive behavioral health services to youth and their families since the agency first opened its doors in 1960. At that time the center employed one part-time Child and Adolescent psychiatrist and two Child and Adolescent counselors. Today, Family Service employs over forty-five staff who provide services to youth and their families through a variety of programs! " More...

Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
"Chances are that either you or someone you know has been sexually abused as a child. Currently, it is estimated that one out of three women and one of six men have been the victim of unwanted sexual contact before the age of twenty-one. " More...

Joint Commission
"The Joint Commission presides over a growing, national, comparative performance measurement database that can inform internal health care organization quality improvement activities, external accountability, pay for performance programs and advance research. " More...