Western Illinois Regional Council

North Central Behavioral Health Systems, located in Canton, IL, offers a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use services for individuals and families in Central and North Central Illinois. From brief solution-focused counseling to intensive mental health and substance use treatments, medication management, and specialized services, NCBHS prioritizes compassionate care tailored to each individual's needs. Their services include specialized intensive and rehabilitation programs, medication-assisted treatment, online counseling, workplace services, mental health first aid education, and health promotions and prevention programs. NCBHS aims to provide expert counseling to help individuals overcome challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction, promoting lasting balance and wellness in their lives. Generated from the website content

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

Robert Young Center, part of UnityPoint Health, offers comprehensive healthcare services across the regions of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With a network of 20 non-profit regional hospitals and over 400 clinics, they provide a range of care options including urgent care, primary care, and specialized services. The organization emphasizes the importance of patient well-being, leveraging a MyUnityPoint patient portal for convenient access to health management resources. Their dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to delivering trustworthy care tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community. Generated from the website