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 over 85 staff members providing services throughout Edgar and Clark counties in IL. 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.
Dr. Marilyn Frey
Board Member
Dr. Marilyn Frey is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in providing therapy, clinical and neuropsychological assessments, forensic evaluations, and consultation services. She is a founding member of Capella University and previously served as the Clinical Director of the City of Chicago Department of Public Health. Dr. Frey also served on the Illinois Clinical Psychologist Licensing and Disciplinary Board for 11 years. Dr. Frey has been a member of the HRC Board of Directors since 2018. Dr. Frey's expertise in psychology and dedication to serving the community make her an invaluable asset to the board.
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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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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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David C. Hamilton
President of the HRC Board of Directors
Mr. Hamilton has served on the HRC Board of Directors since 2019. David Hamilton was born in Terre Haute, Indiana and raised on his family’s farm located between Terre Haute and Paris, Illinois. David graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Summa Cum Laude before attending law school at Washington University in St. Louis. There he was awarded the Thomas E. and Lois Lowther Endowed Scholarship. During his time at Washington University, David also earned a master’s degree in social work with a focus on family systems and entrepreneurship. While working toward his graduate degrees, David clerked for the distinguished St. Louis law firm, Paule, Camazine and Blumenthal, P.C. where he assisted on a diverse range of issues spanning business, family and estate law. After eight years in St. Louis, David was excited to return home to join Frisse & Brewster Law Offices, which maintained offices in Terre Haute and Paris until its closure at the end of 2019.
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Tom Vice
Member of the HRC Board
Tom Vice has been a member of the HRC Board of Directors since May 2024. He is local to Clark County who lives in recovery and faith.
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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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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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