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History & Overview

The Lyons Township Mental Health Commission is charged by Illinois Statute to plan, fund and monitor community-based services for people with mental health and substance abuse problems, as well as for those who suffer from developmental disabilities.  Created in 1972 pursuant to a township-wide referendum, the Commission provides community grants-in-aid and other funding to local agencies that provide direct services to Lyons Township residents in need.  Funding is generated by a small annual property tax distributed by the Commission after careful planning and assessment of need. Since its inception over 40 years ago, the Commission has disbursed over $78 million in community-based support to assist Lyons Township residents with these disabilities.

 

Mission Statement

Lyons Township Mental Health Commission Advances A Network Of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, And Substance Abuse Services For Creating A Healthier Community. 

 

Guiding Principals

~ Promote coordinated mental health services through judicious use of funding resources
~ Fosters and maintains a high level of client-focused services
~ Provide leadership to a collaborative community-based mental health network

 

Strategic Priorities

Ultimately, four key strategic priority areas were identified, highlighting activities and initiatives that the Commission should focus on in both the short-and long-term. The strategic priority areas are: 1) leveraging collaboration and partnership; 2) financial stewardship and long-term planning; 3) community engagement and support of critical services; and 4) awareness through advocacy and education. 

 

 

FY2024
Lyons Township Mental Health Commission
 
 
Officers & Commissioners: 
 
Elyse Hoffenberg, La Grange | President
Rev. Jeffrey B. Clemons, Summit | Vice President
Sophia G. Mallis, Bedford Park | Treasurer
Hon. Russell W. Hartigan, Western Springs | Secretary
Alan W. Dorobiala, Brookfield | Commissioner
Lou Gale, La Grange | Commissioner
Barbara Minneci, Willow Springs | Commissioner
Steve Palmer, La Grange | Commissioner
William D. Seith, Hinsdale | Commissioner
 
 
Ronald R. Melka, MPA | Executive Director
Jazmin Lopez, MA, CDVP | Administrative Assistant
 
Christopher Getty | Township Supervisor
 
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ANNUAL REPORT FY 2016 

ANNUAL REPORT FY 2017

ANNUAL REPORT FY 2018

ANNUAL REPORT FY 2019

ANNUAL REPORT FY 2020

ANNUAL REPORT FY 2021

ANNUAL REPORT FY 2022

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FY 2017

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FY 2018

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FY 2019

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FY 2020

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FY 2021

FINANCIAL STATEMENT FY 2022