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Melanie’s affiliations include: The American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association, the Illinois Counseling Association (past president) the Illinois Association for Adult Development and Aging (past president), and the West Central Illinois Professional Counselors Association Chapter of ICA. She was an On-Site Team Member for the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs. In 2011 Melanie received the ICA Robert J. Nejedlo Distinguished Leadership Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership in a number of roles within chapters, divisions, state, regional, national, and/or international professional counseling organizations. In 2003 she received the C. A. Michelman Award for outstanding service and for making significant contributions toward raising professional counseling standards. A colleague shared that Melanie “has left a legacy in every arena in which she has participated by leaving it better off than when she arrived.” This service has been and is near and dear to her. Melanie is President of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Counseling Association Foundation. In 2005 she led a dedicated team to establish the Foundation. This capstone in her professional contributions took an extraordinary amount of time and effort. The Foundation awards professional development, research and social issues grants. In 2007, the Melanie E. Rawlins Research Grant was named in her honor. Please visit w

Young House Family Services, located in Burlington, Iowa, is a private social service agency that offers a wide range of services designed to provide spiritual, physical, and emotional care to children and families. The agency offers several programs and services, such as adolescent residential treatment in juvenile day treatment and school-based youth and family services in Burlington, Mount Pleasant, and Keokuk in Iowa. The services available to residents include family-centered services, family preservation services, private counseling, and youth monitoring and outreach. Additionally, Young House Family Services provides independent living, foster family services and adoption services.

Community Medical Center in Monmouth, IL, offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including specialties such as bariatrics, cancer care, orthopedics, and pediatrics. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare through various programs and facilities, ensuring patient-centered care across multiple disciplines. With a focus on community health, Community Medical Center emphasizes rehabilitation, trauma care, and advanced surgical options, including plastic and reconstructive surgery. Their commitment to quality and patient satisfaction is reflected in their numerous resources and support services designed to assist patients and their families. Generated from the website