Re: Community Mental Health Boards

[Guest guest]

Thanks Candy, that's very interesting. I googled the same for dupage county and

naperville to see what the equivalent would be and if it would apply to funding

to start-up community based adult programming and didn't come up with anything.

Didn't see anything, but we are divided between 2 different counties and

townships. Anyone else know?

Thais

[Guest guest]

Thais, re: 708 boards, there is definitely not one in Naperville or any of our

townships. Not sure about all of Dupage, just here.

L.

From: Francis PALLUAU

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:57 AM

IPADDUnite

Cc: IPADDUnite

Subject: Re: Community Mental Health Boards

Thanks Candy, that's very interesting. I googled the same for dupage county and

naperville to see what the equivalent would be and if it would apply to funding

to start-up community based adult programming and didn't come up with anything.

Didn't see anything, but we are divided between 2 different counties and

townships. Anyone else know?

Thais

[Guest guest]

Great topic. There's a 708 Board in Decatur that funds services for people with

developmental disabilities, as well as people with mental illness, same with

LaSalle County. If a county doesn't have a 708 Board, that would be a new way

to generate resources for services, but voters would have to approve a

referendum (which I'm not sure, either raises their property taxes or dedicates

some of their taxes to the Board). I believe the board appointments are

approved through the County Board.

There's also a provision in the law for a developmental disabilities board along

the same lines, though the only place I know of that it has been passed has been

Champaign and I think it added around $300,000/year in resources to the services

there. I dream about trying to pass such a referendum for a DD board in LaSalle

County, but don't think the public would be especially receptive in the current

economic and political climate. Maybe one of these years we could all " go for

it " at once in our respective counties and coordinate our efforts.

My knowledge in this area is pretty minimal, so I would refer you to one of the

experts on this list or bringing in a 708 Board Chair as an Expert of the Month

sometime.

As long as I'm writing--my brother is not working but continues to do well,

having his own little routine and able to take on a few household chores.

Though we'd like to see him work again for all the positive things it would

bring into his life, we're all happy and relieved he's made the adjustment so

well. He finally wore out the little, inexpensive netbook we got him a few

years ago, so we bought him laptop with a larger screen so it's easier to watch

videos and read his Archie comics on there. Our original fear had been that

he'd break it the first time the netbook didn't work right, and we were very

happy it wasn't the case. No matter how long you know them, people can still

surprise you, and often in really good ways.

>

> Thais, re: 708 boards, there is definitely not one in Naperville or any of our

townships. Not sure about all of Dupage, just here.

> L.

[Guest guest]

Yes, , I agree about this being a great topic for future discussion. Each of

us lives within multiple taxing bodies which have public resources at their

disposals (less now than several years ago, but there’s still money around).

In Naperville, for example, while we don’t have a 708 Board, we do have a % of

sales tax revenue generated by restaurant sales that goes toward Cultural

Amenities and Social Services. And because we have so many restaurants in town,

these funds generate over $2.5 million/year in allocations that go to community

organizations. Sadly only $250,000 of that goes to Social Service

agencies/projects, but still, that’s a lot of money. Also, if you live in an

area that receives federal CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds, which

we have received in past years, that’s an additional source of revenue for

projects having to do with housing for low-income or disabled individuals.

Here’s the rub. Our city, as an example, sets priorities every year for

spending. One of our priorities is always to create more housing units for

residents with disabilities. But few applicants come forward, so it doesn’t

even get considered. Municipalities consider the proposals brought before them.

And if no one brings proposals for our loved ones forward, they don’t get

done!

We do have one local not-for-profit that was formed several years ago around the

idea of developing vacant property into a ‘campus community’ for people with

severe autism...but that has run into all sorts of challenges for a variety of

reasons. (I’m not a supporter of it, in interests of full disclosure, because

I view it as an institutional model and apparently so does the state of IL,

because I hear that they’ve adopted a ‘private pay’ philosophy for this

living arrangement, if it ever comes to be.)

But if others came forward with proposals that match the funding requirements

and priorities of these various 708 Boards, CDBG funds, or other

locally-generated funds such as our restaurant tax, I think a lot of positive

things could be accomplished.

To start, though, we all need to become aware of what’s available in our

municipalities, townships, counties, etc. Let me think if there are ways to

start storing this info on our site as we get it. And for heaven’s sake,

let’s keep on sharing what info we have on the list. Knowledge IS power.

Laurie

From: M

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:00 AM

IPADDUnite

Subject: Re: Community Mental Health Boards

Great topic. There's a 708 Board in Decatur that funds services for people with

developmental disabilities, as well as people with mental illness, same with

LaSalle County. If a county doesn't have a 708 Board, that would be a new way to

generate resources for services, but voters would have to approve a referendum

(which I'm not sure, either raises their property taxes or dedicates some of

their taxes to the Board). I believe the board appointments are approved through

the County Board.

There's also a provision in the law for a developmental disabilities board along

the same lines, though the only place I know of that it has been passed has been

Champaign and I think it added around $300,000/year in resources to the services

there. I dream about trying to pass such a referendum for a DD board in LaSalle

County, but don't think the public would be especially receptive in the current

economic and political climate. Maybe one of these years we could all " go for

it " at once in our respective counties and coordinate our efforts.

My knowledge in this area is pretty minimal, so I would refer you to one of the

experts on this list or bringing in a 708 Board Chair as an Expert of the Month

sometime.

As long as I'm writing--my brother is not working but continues to do well,

having his own little routine and able to take on a few household chores. Though

we'd like to see him work again for all the positive things it would bring into

his life, we're all happy and relieved he's made the adjustment so well. He

finally wore out the little, inexpensive netbook we got him a few years ago, so

we bought him laptop with a larger screen so it's easier to watch videos and

read his Archie comics on there. Our original fear had been that he'd break it

the first time the netbook didn't work right, and we were very happy it wasn't

the case. No matter how long you know them, people can still surprise you, and

often in really good ways.

>

> Thais, re: 708 boards, there is definitely not one in Naperville or any of our

townships. Not sure about all of Dupage, just here.

> L.

[Guest guest]

Champaign has a 377 Board along with the 708/Mental Health Board. 

From: M <JMALLANEY@...>

Subject: Re: Community Mental Health Boards

IPADDUnite

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 8:00 AM

 

Great topic. There's a 708 Board in Decatur that funds services for people with

developmental disabilities, as well as people with mental illness, same with

LaSalle County. If a county doesn't have a 708 Board, that would be a new way to

generate resources for services, but voters would have to approve a referendum

(which I'm not sure, either raises their property taxes or dedicates some of

their taxes to the Board). I believe the board appointments are approved through

the County Board.

There's also a provision in the law for a developmental disabilities board along

the same lines, though the only place I know of that it has been passed has been

Champaign and I think it added around $300,000/year in resources to the services

there. I dream about trying to pass such a referendum for a DD board in LaSalle

County, but don't think the public would be especially receptive in the current

economic and political climate. Maybe one of these years we could all " go for

it " at once in our respective counties and coordinate our efforts.

My knowledge in this area is pretty minimal, so I would refer you to one of the

experts on this list or bringing in a 708 Board Chair as an Expert of the Month

sometime.

As long as I'm writing--my brother is not working but continues to do well,

having his own little routine and able to take on a few household chores. Though

we'd like to see him work again for all the positive things it would bring into

his life, we're all happy and relieved he's made the adjustment so well. He

finally wore out the little, inexpensive netbook we got him a few years ago, so

we bought him laptop with a larger screen so it's easier to watch videos and

read his Archie comics on there. Our original fear had been that he'd break it

the first time the netbook didn't work right, and we were very happy it wasn't

the case. No matter how long you know them, people can still surprise you, and

often in really good ways.

>

> Thais, re: 708 boards, there is definitely not one in Naperville or any of our

townships. Not sure about all of Dupage, just here.

> L.

[Guest guest]

And remind me, one is for Mental Health only and the other for both Mental

Health and DDs – which is which?

From: Kemberly Dailey-

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 9:08 AM

IPADDUnite

Subject: Re: Re: Community Mental Health Boards

Champaign has a 377 Board along with the 708/Mental Health Board.

From: M <mailto:JMALLANEY%40.COM>

Subject: Re: Community Mental Health Boards

mailto:IPADDUnite%40

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 8:00 AM

Great topic. There's a 708 Board in Decatur that funds services for people with

developmental disabilities, as well as people with mental illness, same with

LaSalle County. If a county doesn't have a 708 Board, that would be a new way to

generate resources for services, but voters would have to approve a referendum

(which I'm not sure, either raises their property taxes or dedicates some of

their taxes to the Board). I believe the board appointments are approved through

the County Board.

There's also a provision in the law for a developmental disabilities board along

the same lines, though the only place I know of that it has been passed has been

Champaign and I think it added around $300,000/year in resources to the services

there. I dream about trying to pass such a referendum for a DD board in LaSalle

County, but don't think the public would be especially receptive in the current

economic and political climate. Maybe one of these years we could all " go for

it " at once in our respective counties and coordinate our efforts.

My knowledge in this area is pretty minimal, so I would refer you to one of the

experts on this list or bringing in a 708 Board Chair as an Expert of the Month

sometime.

As long as I'm writing--my brother is not working but continues to do well,

having his own little routine and able to take on a few household chores. Though

we'd like to see him work again for all the positive things it would bring into

his life, we're all happy and relieved he's made the adjustment so well. He

finally wore out the little, inexpensive netbook we got him a few years ago, so

we bought him laptop with a larger screen so it's easier to watch videos and

read his Archie comics on there. Our original fear had been that he'd break it

the first time the netbook didn't work right, and we were very happy it wasn't

the case. No matter how long you know them, people can still surprise you, and

often in really good ways.

>

> Thais, re: 708 boards, there is definitely not one in Naperville or any of our

townships. Not sure about all of Dupage, just here.

> L.

[Guest guest]

Wow Laurie, I learn something everyday on IPADDUnite!

First, I inquired recently about the funding from resto sales tax that you

mentioned and was told it was only for cultural.

Second, I would love community based housing such as the models described with

neurotypical peers. I attended a presentation Illinois Mentors gave in Lisle

last year and have even considered taking in students from local colleges and

universities. I didn't know that there was an " entity " in Naperville to make

such a request

We ought to be able to get enough parents in Naperville together to do such a

thing at the same time that we are pooling resources to get something going for

our young adults aging out.

[Guest guest]

My apologies, I mispoke/mis-typed about the Social Services grants, I believe

that money comes directly from the City Budget, although for sure the Special

Events/Cultural Arts(SECA)money comes from restaurant tax. You should look at

SECA guidelines and strategic goals, because soemtimes there can be

disability-related endeavors included in there, too. For example, art awareness

& education, depending on the project, could potentially fall under SECA even if

it is geared mostly toward people with disabilities. Since we're historically

under-represented in cultural affairs and special events, we can sometimes find

support there to pay for things that enable ALL residents, including those with

disabilities, to access and participate in various special events and cultural

activities. Make sense?

CDBG is what would likely fund housing-related initiatives, although this past

year the City got into a little bit of hot water with HUD over grant review

processes, and I think I heard our HUD money has been delayed or held up until

we show that we're back on track. You could find all of the this on the City's

website, of course, too.

My point in bringing it up to the group is that no matter where you live in

Illinois, there are likely small to not-so-small pots of money being given out

in your name (i.e. to help 'the disabled') and so find out what those pots of $

are, who decides where it goes, and what funding priorities your municipality or

funder has. You'd be surprised at how FEW people show up at the public

forums/comment sessions to voice their views on how the money should get spent.

Sometimes one voice can make a big difference, especially in smaller

municipalities.

I've seen it happen!

L.

>

> Wow Laurie, I learn something everyday on IPADDUnite!

> First, I inquired recently about the funding from resto sales tax that you

mentioned and was told it was only for cultural.

> Second, I would love community based housing such as the models described with

neurotypical peers. I attended a presentation Illinois Mentors gave in Lisle

last year and have even considered taking in students from local colleges and

universities. I didn't know that there was an " entity " in Naperville to make

such a request

> We ought to be able to get enough parents in Naperville together to do such a

thing at the same time that we are pooling resources to get something going for

our young adults aging out.

>

>

[Guest guest]

A 708 Board has taxing authority and distributes monies from that to programs

for both MI and DD programs--though the majority of monies are usually used for

mental health services, childhood-adult.

 

A 377 Board has the same authority but those monies are solely for use towards

DD services.  I believe in Champaign once the 377 Board was approved the 708

Board there stopped funding for DD programs.

From: M <mailto:JMALLANEY%40.COM>

Subject: Re: Community Mental Health Boards

mailto:IPADDUnite%40

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 8:00 AM

Great topic. There's a 708 Board in Decatur that funds services for people with

developmental disabilities, as well as people with mental illness, same with

LaSalle County. If a county doesn't have a 708 Board, that would be a new way to

generate resources for services, but voters would have to approve a referendum

(which I'm not sure, either raises their property taxes or dedicates some of

their taxes to the Board). I believe the board appointments are approved through

the County Board.

There's also a provision in the law for a developmental disabilities board along

the same lines, though the only place I know of that it has been passed has been

Champaign and I think it added around $300,000/year in resources to the services

there. I dream about trying to pass such a referendum for a DD board in LaSalle

County, but don't think the public would be especially receptive in the current

economic and political climate. Maybe one of these years we could all " go for

it " at once in our respective counties and coordinate our efforts.

My knowledge in this area is pretty minimal, so I would refer you to one of the

experts on this list or bringing in a 708 Board Chair as an Expert of the Month

sometime.

As long as I'm writing--my brother is not working but continues to do well,

having his own little routine and able to take on a few household chores. Though

we'd like to see him work again for all the positive things it would bring into

his life, we're all happy and relieved he's made the adjustment so well. He

finally wore out the little, inexpensive netbook we got him a few years ago, so

we bought him laptop with a larger screen so it's easier to watch videos and

read his Archie comics on there. Our original fear had been that he'd break it

the first time the netbook didn't work right, and we were very happy it wasn't

the case. No matter how long you know them, people can still surprise you, and

often in really good ways.

>

> Thais, re: 708 boards, there is definitely not one in Naperville or any of our

townships. Not sure about all of Dupage, just here.

> L.

[Guest guest]

Ok, thank you! Good to know.

From: Kemberly Dailey-

Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 7:59 AM

IPADDUnite

Subject: Re: Re: Community Mental Health Boards

A 708 Board has taxing authority and distributes monies from that to programs

for both MI and DD programs--though the majority of monies are usually used for

mental health services, childhood-adult.

A 377 Board has the same authority but those monies are solely for use towards

DD services. I believe in Champaign once the 377 Board was approved the 708

Board there stopped funding for DD programs.

From: M <mailto:JMALLANEY%40.COM>

Subject: Re: Community Mental Health Boards

mailto:IPADDUnite%40

Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 8:00 AM

Great topic. There's a 708 Board in Decatur that funds services for people with

developmental disabilities, as well as people with mental illness, same with

LaSalle County. If a county doesn't have a 708 Board, that would be a new way to

generate resources for services, but voters would have to approve a referendum

(which I'm not sure, either raises their property taxes or dedicates some of

their taxes to the Board). I believe the board appointments are approved through

the County Board.

There's also a provision in the law for a developmental disabilities board along

the same lines, though the only place I know of that it has been passed has been

Champaign and I think it added around $300,000/year in resources to the services

there. I dream about trying to pass such a referendum for a DD board in LaSalle

County, but don't think the public would be especially receptive in the current

economic and political climate. Maybe one of these years we could all " go for

it " at once in our respective counties and coordinate our efforts.

My knowledge in this area is pretty minimal, so I would refer you to one of the

experts on this list or bringing in a 708 Board Chair as an Expert of the Month

sometime.

As long as I'm writing--my brother is not working but continues to do well,

having his own little routine and able to take on a few household chores. Though

we'd like to see him work again for all the positive things it would bring into

his life, we're all happy and relieved he's made the adjustment so well. He

finally wore out the little, inexpensive netbook we got him a few years ago, so

we bought him laptop with a larger screen so it's easier to watch videos and

read his Archie comics on there. Our original fear had been that he'd break it

the first time the netbook didn't work right, and we were very happy it wasn't

the case. No matter how long you know them, people can still surprise you, and

often in really good ways.

>

> Thais, re: 708 boards, there is definitely not one in Naperville or any of our

townships. Not sure about all of Dupage, just here.

> L.

[Guest guest]

Folks, there are actually a number of different local taxing bodies

authorized by state government that have the potential of providing supports

to folks with disabilities. A number of years (1999!) ago I asked Bill

to do a presentation for a training that I had organized. I still

have the document he prepared. Obviously, it's old and may have changed.

BUT.. I think it is basically accurate and will give you a framework for

understanding this issue better.

Bill had at one time been the Director of what was then the Division

of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. He was also the Director of

Ray Graham before Ficker Terrill.

I know I can't send an attachment in an e-mail to this group so I will send

it to Ellen Garber Bronfeld separately and hopefully she will post it to the

listserve. Otherwise shoot me an e-mail and I'll reply with the attachment.

It's in table form and will not copy and paste well here.

Charlotte

From: IPADDUnite [mailto:IPADDUnite ] On

Behalf Of M

Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:01 AM

IPADDUnite

Subject: Re: Community Mental Health Boards

Great topic. There's a 708 Board in Decatur that funds services for people

with developmental disabilities, as well as people with mental illness, same

with LaSalle County. If a county doesn't have a 708 Board, that would be a

new way to generate resources for services, but voters would have to approve

a referendum (which I'm not sure, either raises their property taxes or

dedicates some of their taxes to the Board). I believe the board

appointments are approved through the County Board.

There's also a provision in the law for a developmental disabilities board

along the same lines, though the only place I know of that it has been

passed has been Champaign and I think it added around $300,000/year in

resources to the services there. I dream about trying to pass such a

referendum for a DD board in LaSalle County, but don't think the public

would be especially receptive in the current economic and political climate.

Maybe one of these years we could all " go for it " at once in our respective

counties and coordinate our efforts.

My knowledge in this area is pretty minimal, so I would refer you to one of

the experts on this list or bringing in a 708 Board Chair as an Expert of

the Month sometime.

As long as I'm writing--my brother is not working but continues to do well,

having his own little routine and able to take on a few household chores.

Though we'd like to see him work again for all the positive things it would

bring into his life, we're all happy and relieved he's made the adjustment

so well. He finally wore out the little, inexpensive netbook we got him a

few years ago, so we bought him laptop with a larger screen so it's easier

to watch videos and read his Archie comics on there. Our original fear had

been that he'd break it the first time the netbook didn't work right, and we

were very happy it wasn't the case. No matter how long you know them, people

can still surprise you, and often in really good ways.

>

> Thais, re: 708 boards, there is definitely not one in Naperville or any of

our townships. Not sure about all of Dupage, just here.

> L.

[Guest guest]

thanks charlotte, could you email it to me at fpalluau@...

Thais

[Guest guest]

I especially like 's idea of waiting for the right time (economically) and

many groups working at the same time to develop 708 Boards in each of our

communities...

Seems like we could all be assisting one another in our efforts if they were

coordinated...

It could become a political movement, if we involved our local legislators.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...