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Kendall County approves $100,000 state grant contract for first‑responder mental‑health services
Summary
The county approved a contract with Hill Country Family Services to deliver behavioral‑health intake and counseling to first responders and their families using up to $100,000 in FY26 grant funds from the Office of the Governor; the contract and related budget adjustments were approved unanimously.
Kendall County commissioners on Tuesday approved a FY26 budget adjustment and a contract with Hill Country Family Services (HCFS) to provide behavioral‑health intake assessments and direct counseling services for first responders and their families.
Lieutenant Christina Clariner of the county's public safety team briefed the court: the grant, administered through the Office of the Governor, previously required matching funds but the approved budget adjustment removes the county match and consolidates contracting to HCFS, which will be paid up to $100,000 from grant funds.
Bryce Bod, executive director of Hill Country Family Services, and Lieutenant Clariner were present for questions; commissioners approved the contract and budget adjustment unanimously.
Why it matters: The program expands access to behavioral‑health services for emergency personnel and their families at no direct local match according to the adjustment approved Tuesday. The contract centralizes service delivery with HCFS, which can subcontract any specialized providers as needed.
Next steps: Staff will finalize and sign the HCFS contract and begin program enrollment and referral processes for eligible first responders and family members.
