Mental Health & Public Safety Fund Advisory Council 5/27/26

The Mental Health & Public Safety Fund Advisory Council of McLean County, Illinois, held a meeting on May 27, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve an appropriation adjustment of $17,925. This adjustment was necessary to meet the required county match for a federal System of Care grant awarded by SAMHSA, totaling approximately $181,668. The council reviewed the funding sources, including federal grant money, shared sales tax funds as the county match, and contributions from partner agencies such as Baby Fold, CYFS, and McLean County Center for Human Services. The discussion clarified that the match funds would be allocated to these agencies to support services under the grant. Members emphasized the importance of transparency and requested future memos to clearly outline fund movements and allocations. The council voted in favor of the appropriation adjustment to ensure full utilization of the federal grant funds and continued support for mental health services in the community.