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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

Testimonials

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 20 Years!
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"I like coming here. Everyone is nice to me here, and no one judges me."
MH, SUD- Nonjudgmental
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"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
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“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
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“I greatly enjoy coming to this group. I enjoy sharing with others and learning from each other”.
Senior Wellness Group Member
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“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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