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Board workshop zeroes in on IRIS referral system, McHelp app and outreach as pillars of strategic plan

McHenry County Mental Health Board Committee of the Whole · April 22, 2026
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Summary

At a workshop session, the board discussed four draft goals and prioritized IRIS referral‑system implementation, McHelp app evolution, provider network outreach, internship/workforce strategies and a community needs assessment; staff will draft a consolidated plan for review tomorrow.

The Committee of the Whole devoted much of its meeting to a strategic‑plan workshop focused on four draft goals: collaboration, advocacy and awareness; accountability and quality; access and coordination; and community resource development.

Chair opened the session and asked staff to synthesize survey results and prior planning materials. Bridget, staff facilitating the workshop, walked members through proposed objectives and invited discussion on concrete actions. Multiple board members and staff recommended…

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