Posts Tagged ‘Human Support Services Executive Director Anne Riley’
Drug-free coalition gets big grant
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities was recently awarded a substantial grant which is set to help the organization achieve a number of goals it has long hoped for.…
Read MoreYouth mental health concerns
With a recent round of grants from the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services and the country still dealing with effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health remains a…
Read MoreHSS celebrates 50 years
Human Support Services is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with a recent 1970s-themed trivia night celebrating the agency’s history and an upcoming Shine Your Light Gala set to highlight…
Read MoreHSS grant boosts school-based mental health
Faced with a growing mental health crisis impacting youth, the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services is providing nearly $13 million to groups across the state to boost school-based…
Read MoreCoalition plans for youth engagement
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities has long wanted to include students in its conversations. Now, with the help of grant funding, the coalition is strategizing how to do…
Read MoreHSS struggles to keep caregivers
One worker spends his nights caring for adults with intellectual disabilities, and his days working a job part-time to make ends meet. Two others left their caregiver jobs last year…
Read MoreProjects with a Purpose in Waterloo
Farm Girl Finds and Human Support Services have joined forces this year to give HSS clients the opportunity to refurbish furniture from start to finish. On Friday, the three HSS…
Read MorePandemic can worsen mental health
For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has brought an untold amount of uncertainty and stress to their daily lives. This, in turn, can drastically impact individuals’ mental health, regardless of…
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