708 Mental Health Board

2023 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held monthly or as deemed necessary.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes.

Members

• Brian Munos, President 
  Term Expires: 2026
• Beverly Clark, Secretary
  Term Expires: 2023
• Carla Enburg, Liaison For the County Board
  Term Expires: 2022
• Joseph Robb 
  Term Expires: 2025
• Lili Darrow 
  Term Expires: 2023
• Lori Cole 
  Term Expires: 2026
• Luis Puentes
  Term Expires: 2025
• Marcy Bell 
  Term Expires: 2025
• Patricia Allison 
  Term Expires: 2025

Board Function & Mission

The Rock Island County 708 Mental Health Board was established in 1976 as a result of the community Mental Health Act introduced by the Illinois House Bill 708. The bill enables the county to collect and allocate revenue for mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities services for Rock Island County Citizens. 708 Board consists of nine members.

By promoting a full array of coordinated mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services for all residents of Rock Island County.

By providing leadership of a coordinated services system with on going communications among providers, recipients and citizens.

By conducting the business of the board with integrity, with social responsibility, and in the best interest of the citizens and taxpayers of rock Island County.

To improve reporting mechanisms to better reflect accountability of funded service providers in regard to fiscal responsibility.

Values

• We empower individuals and families toward mental wellness and resiliency
• We are accountable for quality, cost-effective services
• We value diversity in services, staff and community
• We provide education in order to aid recovery and prevention

Goals

• Improve access to care
• Increase awareness of existing services
• Promote administrative effectiveness and efficiency
• Provide leadership and advocacy