Winnebago County awards $1.6 million to support mental health services
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Mental Health Board awarded over $1.6 million in funding to nine community-based organizations working to support mental health services. The Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation, one of the selected organizations, received $200,000. The nonprofit began after the founder lost her son to suicide and has since supported those with […]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) —The property at Singer Mental Health Center in Rockford, which has been abandoned since its closure in 2012, is set for redevelopment with aid from the State of Illinois. The 100-acre Singer facility, at 4402 North Main Street, has been heavily vandalized since its closure. City officials…
Winnebago County is planning an almost $2 million dollar expansion of the Juvenile Detention Center to add a dedicated mental health suite. The goal is to improve recovery services and provide a safe space for youth at the facility.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Jail has earned a perfect score from the Illinois Department of Corrections during an annual inspection. According to Sheriff Gary Caruana, “This success reflects the daily commitment, discipline, and professionalism of the men and women working in our jail. Their hard work makes…