Helping People Help Themselves

HRC is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1968, incorporated in 1970, and merged to become HRC in 1984. Throughout HRC’s history, HRC has expanded its array of services to assist people who have disabilities including developmental and intellectual disabilities, people struggling with mental health or substance use issues, and students whose substance use can be prevented.

HRC is the premier provider of comprehensive behavioral healthcare in east central Illinois.

OUR MISSION

Helping People Help Themselves

The mission statement of HRC is to “Help others to help themselves through exceptional human services and community collaboration.” Otherwise, HRC’s mission is to, ‘teach a man to fish’ rather than to ‘give a man a fish’ and HRC understands that the most effective means of doing this is through working together with community partners and stakeholders!

HRC primarily serves people located in Edgar or Clark Counties in Illinois. HRC is primarily funded by the State of Illinois, charitable donations and grants, property taxes, and through providing billable services.

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HOW We Help

See How We Can Help You

HRC offers a wide range of services for individuals, families, the community, and businesses. We can assist individuals and families experiencing behavioral health, employment, and/or daily living challenges. We have a wealth of knowledge on a variety of topics and are always happy to provide trainings to groups or workplaces. We also have a variety of services we offer to businesses, including commercial linen and commercial janitorial services.

Employment

We Are Hiring

Serving the Edgar and Clark communities with a diverse range of programming allows HRC to offer a variety of unique employment opportunities to prospective applicants. HRC is dedicated to assisting our staff with opportunities to grow and develop, both personally and professionally.

Career Opportunities

Programs Highlights

We Provide the Best Services for Our Clients

HRC’s services are designed to help people who have developmental disabilities, those struggling with mental health issues, and people struggling with addiction. These target populations are dictated in HRC’s fundamental documents, the bylaws. These services are designed to help those who already struggle with such barriers, and to prevent them all together, when possible.

DUI Evaluation

HRC offers Secretary of State-certified DUI evaluations for individuals seeking to complete the requirements following a DUI. This evaluation meets the requirements of both court and Secretary of State and is a first step to identifying a classification of risk. These classifications can include Minimal Risk, Moderate Risk, Significant Risk, or High Risk, and each has associated recommendations for classes or SUD treatment.

About DUI Evaluation

Drop-in Mental Health Services: LRP

HRC’s LRP, the Living Room Program, offers a mental health crisis respite program for people who are 18+ years old. The goal of the Living Room Program is to provide a calm and safe environment in which guests can engage in recovery support activities to improve overall wellness and reduce symptoms. LRP offers services and supports designed to proactively divert crises and break the cycle of psychiatric hospitalization. A Qualified Mental Health Professional will supervise the initial screening, and the person is paired with a Recovery Support Specialist who will orient the person to the Living Room.

About Drop-in Mental Health Services: LRP

Respite Service

HRC provides group activities for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities or related conditions that have no other funding source. The goal of the Living Room Program is to provide a calm and safe environment in which guests can engage in recovery support activities to improve overall wellness and reduce symptoms. A Qualified Mental Health Professional will supervise the initial screening, and the person is paired with a Recovery Support Specialist who will orient the person to the Living Room.

About Respite Service

Community and Workplace Education

HRC provides many trainings to community groups as well as training to employers, social organizations, schools, first responders, other behavioral health professionals, families, and others. These trainings are conducted based on request and HRC’s ability to provide the needed training. Some of the training HRC has provided during the past several years includes Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Mental Health First Aid Training, trauma-based training, mental health awareness training, drug use awareness, wellness training, parenting skills and support, and more.

About Education for Community Groups

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

Testimonials

One individual said, “I love the fact that I have a safe place to talk about issues. It helps me to relieve the stress of everyday life. It helps me get the support that I need. I like being with others who understand my needs and feelings”.

Quality of Services - Safe place to be understood

One individual said, “HRC has given me the tools to deal with my depression and anxiety. I am hopeful and have the will to live. I see the light instead of the darkness.”

Quality of Services - Impowered to deal with emotions

One individual said, “The services I received at HRC has helped me to regain hope and believe that recovery is possible. The encouragement and support I received has helped me to gain employment and have a belief in a better future.”

Quality of Services- Hope in Recovery

One individual said, “HRC helps me get through the day. I come in feeling stress and sadness. After talking to one of the RSS who listen to my problems when it is time to leave I feel better. I hope to live my life without stress and worries. I just want to be happy. I don’t know what I would do without the support of HRC”.

MH- Unload Stress

One individual said, “I'm glad I can talk to you about what I've been through. It helps to get it all out.”

MH- Getting It All out

One adolescent said, “Thank you for being here for me today. I always feel comfortable coming in here and talking”

MH- Comfortable Services

One individual said, “I greatly enjoy coming to this group. I enjoy sharing with others and learning from each other.”

MH- Groups are Enjoyable

One individual said, “You have been one of the only people who did not judge me and tell me I am worth more.”

MH, SUD- No Judgement

One individual served said, "I come here for me. No one else knows that I come here and that is okay. If it weren't for HRC I wouldn't be where I am today."

MH, SUD- I Come Here For Me

One individual said, “I stopped drinking for the first time in over 20 years. Prior to attending sessions at HRC I was never able to stop for more than a few days at a time.”

SUD- Sober for the first time in 20 Years!

"I like coming here. Everyone is nice to me here, and no one judges me."

MH, SUD- Nonjudgmental

"You have helped me change my life. I don't want to go back to the guy I was before."

MH, SUD- Helped Me Change

From one caretaker, "I didn’t know that they offered so many options. My sister loved it there."

Disabilities' Related Services - Quality of Life

"Such a great group of clients and staff️. I am thankful they have a respite group."

Disabilities' Related Services - Access to Services - Respite Group

“The services I received at HRC has helped me to regain hope and believe that recovery is possible. The encouragement and support I received has helped me to gain employment and have a belief in a better future.”

April Dryden

“HRC helps me get through the day. I come in feeling stress and sadness. After talking to one of the RSS who listen to my problems when it is time to leave I feel better. I hope to live my life without stress and worries. I just want to be happy. I don’t know what I would do without the support of HRC”.

MH- Gets Me Through The Day

“I greatly enjoy coming to this group. I enjoy sharing with others and learning from each other”.

Senior Wellness Group Member

“I love the fact of having a safe place to talk about issues. It helps me to relieve the stress of everyday life. It helps me get the support that I need. I like being with others who understand myneeds and feelings”.

Becky Davison

“HRC has given me the tools to deal with my depression and anxiety. I am hopeful and have the will to live. I see the light instead of the darkness.”

Patsy King

“I especially like the peer-led group sessions. Knowing the facilitator has experienced some of the same things I have gives me a measure of comfort and hope. Their understanding comes from their own life experiences. They’ve seen through it too. Through sharing experiences with each other, I get much needed validation. I stopped drinking for the first time in over 20 years. Prior to attending sessions at HRC I was never able to stop for more than a few days at a time.”

Patty- Peer Led Groups