About HRC

To elaborate, the mission of HRC is to promote and conserve the mental health of the people of Edgar and Clark counties. HRC strives to prevent conditions that contribute to substance abuse and symptoms of mental illness as well as barriers to achieving a high quality of life for those who have disabilities. HRC advocates for those we serve to participate in every aspect of society.

OUR MISSION

Helping People Help Themselves

HRC raises community awareness of mental health, substance use, and disability challenges and the stigma related to each. Through its comprehensive programming, HRC strives to enable those served, including people struggling with substance abuse, disabilities, and symptoms of mental illness, to reach their optimal level of independence and functioning regardless of age, race, creed, sex, color, or ability to pay for services.

HRC has 5 primary locations:

Community Mental Health Clinic and Substance Use Treatment Center at the Life Center at 745 E. Court St., PO Box 1118, Paris, IL 61944 and the Forsythe Center at 406 N. Second St., PO Box 278, Marshall, IL 62441.
HRC’s corporate headquarters and primary location of services for people who have disabilities are operated out of HRC’s 753 E. Court St., Paris, IL 61944. The commercial laundry and janitorial operations are also hosted from this location.
Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) group home is operated in Paris, IL.
Finally, HRC provides the janitorial and groundskeeping services at the West Bound I-70 Rest Area located in Marshall, IL 62441.

Our team

Meet Our Team

HRC has 137 employees providing servicesthroughout Edgar and Clark counties in Illinois, including 103 professionalstaff members and 34 client employees participating in employment programs forpeople with disabilities. Staff members include but are not limited to Direct Support Professionals, Certified Recovery Support Professionals, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors, Qualified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Professionals, Qualified Mental Health Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, and Recovery Support Aides.

Dustin Melton

Member of the HRC Board & President of the Foundation’s Board of Directors

Mr. Melton has been a member of the HRC’s Board since 2016 and a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors since it was founded in 2017.

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Peggy Zoll

Member of the HRC Board & the Foundation’s Board

Peggy Zoll is a retired school psychologist who worked in both Indiana and Illinois. She joined the HRC Board of Directors in 2021 and joined the Foundation’s Board December 2023. Peggy's background in psychology and education make her a valuable asset to the board's efforts to support the community.

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Bill Moss

Member of the HRC Board & the Foundation’s Board

Bill Moss is a retired farmer from Edgar County. He has been a member of the HRC Board of Directors since 2015 and currently serves as a Board Member. Bill's deep ties to the local community and his years of experience in agriculture make him a valuable member of the board.

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Mike Westerfield

Member of the HRC Board

Mike Westerfield has been a member of the HRC Board of Directors since October 2023. He works at International Paper.

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Nicole Moore

Treasurer of the HRC Board & Member of the Foundation’s Board

Nicole Moore is the Treasurer of the Human Resources Center Board of Directors & a member of the Foundation Board. She is an experienced lending services specialist at Prospect Bank in Paris, IL. Nicole joined the HRC Board of Directors in 2022.

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Erin Frank

Member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors

Mrs. Frank joined the HRC Foundation’s Board of Directors in 2018.

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Tonya Westerfield

Member of the HRC Board

Tonya Westerfield has been a member of the HRC Board of Directors since May 2024. She is a Registered Nurse at Horizon Health.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

Testimonials

‘HRC in Paris stands out as a special place that leaves a lasting impression on everyone who walks through its doors. As a chemical service provider visiting facilities across five states, HRC was consistently my favorite contract location. What makes HRC truly exceptional is the warm welcome visitors receive - being greeted by name, sharing fist bumps, and seeing genuine smiles creates an atmosphere where everyone feels valued. I frequently share stories about HRC during industry trainings and conferences, recommending to colleagues that they 'find a place like HRC to be on your workload. It will end up being your favorite place you go to.' When asked about my professional experiences, HRC is always my first and favorite story to tell - a testament to the remarkable impact this organization has on everyone fortunate enough to work with them.

A Contractor for HRC’s Commercial Laundry operation

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, “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 person served said, “The services I am receiving have made a difference in my life and given me the extra support to improve things.”

MH SUD- Extra Support

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

“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

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

Senior Wellness Group Member

“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

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All HRC services are designed to assist individuals and families to be more independent, healthy, and resilient. Contact us to learn more!

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