The Sangamon County Board adopted a resolution on January 13, 2025, to establish a commission of not more than nine people to “assess the need for mental health services in our community, study the successful implementation of a Mental Health Board in other communities, and educate our community about the costs and benefits of establishing a Mental Health Board for Sangamon County.” The resolution further states that the commission should submit its final report of findings by December 1, 2025.
After months of research, the Sangamon County Mental Health Commission has recommended that the Sangamon County Board ask voters on the March 17, 2026 ballot whether to establish a countywide Mental Health Board — funded by a modest increase in the county sales tax. The commission submitted its final report and why this is needed in its recommendations to the county board on November 10, 2025. Read the final report here.
This video features powerful interviews with community members, mental-health providers, and Commission representatives who share why this investment matters — and how it could transform lives right here in Sangamon County.
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