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Learn about the Marion County 708 Mental Health Board, our mission, and our commitment to supporting mental health services in our community.
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About the 708 Board
What is a 708 Board?
Our organization was established under the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, which allows counties to levy a tax of up to 0.15% of the county’s equalized assessed valuation to fund mental health services.
The Marion County IL 708 Mental Health Board was created in 2000 to oversee the distribution of these funds to local mental health providers and agencies serving our community.
Illinois Law: The Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code authorizes counties to establish 708 boards to collect and distribute dedicated tax funds for local mental health and developmental disability services.
Our Purpose
Mission Statement
Our Mission
The mission of the Marion County IL 708 Mental Health Board is to provide funding for community-based mental health and developmental disability services to residents of Marion County, Illinois.
The board is committed to improving the mental health and well-being of the community by ensuring that individuals have access to quality, affordable, and effective mental health services. The board works collaboratively with local service providers, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to identify and address the mental health needs of the community, and to promote education and awareness about mental health issues.
Through its funding and advocacy efforts, the Marion County IL 708 Mental Health Board strives to improve the lives of individuals living with mental illness and developmental disabilities, and to promote a more compassionate and supportive community for all.
Our Vision
Building a Community Where Mental Health is a Priority
Our vision is to build a community where mental health is a top priority, and every individual has access to the resources and support they need to achieve optimal well-being.
We strive to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and create a culture of openness and acceptance, where individuals feel safe and empowered to seek help when they need it.
Our ultimate goal is to create a community where every individual can thrive and live their best life.
Our Commitments
What We Stand For
The Marion County 708 Board is guided by these core commitments to our community.
Let us go forward in this battle fortified by conviction that those who labour in the service of a great and good cause will never fail.