Helping People Help Themselves
HRC is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1969, incorporated in 1970, and merged to become HRC in 1984. Throughout HRC’s history, HRC has expanded its array of services to assist people who have disabilities including developmental and intellectual disabilities, people struggling with mental health or substance use issues, and students whose substance use can be prevented.
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OUR MISSION
Helping People Help Themselves
The mission statement of HRC is to “Help others to help themselves through exceptional human services and community collaboration.” Otherwise, HRC’s mission is to, ‘teach a man to fish’ rather than to ‘give a man a fish’ and HRC understands that the most effective means of doing this is through working together with community partners and stakeholders!
HRC primarily serves people located in Edgar or Clark Counties in Illinois. HRC is primarily funded by the State of Illinois, charitable donations and grants, property taxes, and through providing billable services.
HRC primarily serves people located in Edgar or Clark Counties in Illinois. HRC is primarily funded by the State of Illinois, charitable donations and grants, property taxes, and through providing billable services.
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HOW We Help
See How We Can Help You
HRC offers a wide range of services for individuals, families, the community, and businesses. We can assist individuals and families experiencing behavioral health, employment, and/or daily living challenges. We have a wealth of knowledge on a variety of topics and are always happy to provide trainings to groups or workplaces. We also have a variety of services we offer to businesses, including commercial linen and commercial janitorial services.
News & Events
Trainings and Events
HRC strives to develop and share quality training to our staff members as well as to other agencies, businesses, and groups. Frequent topics have included: youth mental health first aid; trauma in the workplace; workplace violence; the importance of laughter; the warning signs of suicide and suicide prevention.
Employment
We Are Hiring
Serving the Edgar and Clark communities with a diverse range of programming allows HRC to offer a variety of unique employment opportunities to prospective applicants. HRC is dedicated to assisting our staff with opportunities to grow and develop, both personally and professionally.
Career Opportunities
Programs Highlights
We Provide the Best Services for Our Programs
HRC’s services are designed to help people who have developmental disabilities, those struggling with mental health issues, and people struggling with addiction. These target populations are dictated in HRC’s fundamental documents, the bylaws. These services are designed to help those who already struggle with such barriers, and to prevent them all together, when possible.
DUI Evaluation
HRC offers Secretary of State-certified DUI evaluations for individuals seeking to complete the requirements following a DUI. This evaluation meets the requirements of both court and Secretary of State and is a first step to identifying a classification of risk. These classifications can include Minimal Risk, Moderate Risk, Significant Risk, or High Risk, and each has associated recommendations for classes or SUD treatment.
About DUI Evaluation
Respite Service
HRC provides Group Respite services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Group Respite offers meaningful opportunities for social interaction, community inclusion, and skill building in a supportive group setting, while giving family caregivers much needed relief. This free service is available to eligible individuals who are not currently receiving Home and Community Based Waiver funded services. Group Respite is funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, with additional support from regional partners including the United Way of Edgar County, which helped fund this program in FY26.
About Respite Service
Community and Workplace Education
HRC provides many trainings to community groups as well as training to employers, social organizations, schools, first responders, other behavioral health professionals, families, and others. These trainings are conducted based on request and HRC’s ability to provide the needed training. Some of the training HRC has provided during the past several years includes Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, Mental Health First Aid Training, trauma-based training, mental health awareness training, drug use awareness, wellness training, parenting skills and support, and more.
About Education for Community Groups
Payment for Services
What Is the Cost of the Services?
HRC is the primary provider of such services for people who have Medicaid while also providing services to people who have private insurances. HRC offers assistance including reduced fees for individuals who have an inability to pay for services.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US
Testimonials
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All HRC services are designed to assist individuals and families to be more independent, healthy, and resilient. Contact us to learn more!
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