Mental health and substance abuse issues do not discriminate. They are real for many people.

Understanding mental illness means understanding illness in general. Mental illness is an illness just like a physical illness. But instead of affecting a person's body, it affects a person's feelings and behavior. Mental disorders and mental health illness can affect people at any age, including children and adolescents. While a physical illness might affect the heart, lungs or kidneys; a mental illness can make it difficult to maintain relationships with people or cope with life's daily activities.

In the United States alone, approximately 50 million people suffer from some type of mental illness in any given year. That's nearly 1 in 6 people. If you or someone you know may be suffering from mental illness, CMHRB's funded agencies can help. CMHRB is committed to providing community education, early intervention, effective treatments and strict confidentiality to those in need. All services are provided on a sliding fee scale to make sure all local residents who are suffering can receive help.