Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation CMHI 1.0 initiative funded Adams County $2.85M over 8 years to create an integrated system that addresses children's mental health in schools, primary care and community settings.

1. Partnership
AdamsCounty Special Education Cooperative
SIU Center for FamilyMedicine
Transitions of WesternIllinois
AdamsCounty Court System, AdamsCounty Health Department, Blessing
Behavioral, Blessing Physician Services,Chaddock, Child and FamilyConnections,
Cornerstone:Foundations for Families, QuincyPublic Schools, QuincyMedical Group
CYNTHIA EDDY VAHLE, PROJECT MANAGER
SHARON BEARDEN, MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK COORDINATOR

2. Brief overview
Location: Adams County, Western Illinois
Population: 67,103
•Quincy/Tri-state Hub
•Rural, German Heritage
•4 primary care sites- Rural health designation, FQHC
•5 Public School Districts & 6 Parochial Schools
•No Mental Health 708 Board

3. Goals
•Universal Screening
•Workforce Development
•Integrated Services
•Transdisciplinary Approach for Children with Complex Needs
•Natural Supports

4. Highlights:Medical Home
Universal screening
Parents expect screening at well child checks, learn about typical development
Integrated behavioral health services
Reduces stigma of getting services, encourages earlier intervention
Development of a Global Assessment Center
Care coordination
Eliminates barriers, streamlines services

5. Highlights: School Systems
•Quincy Public Schools Universal Screening
•Three tier model-Positive Behavior Interventions and
Support (PBIS)
•Community Based Providers on site
•Wraparound Services

6. Highlights: Community
•Mental Health First Aid
•Engagement of the faith community
•United Way Mental Health Community Solutions Team
•All Our Kids Network