EducationThursday, November 5
Heartland Community College wins a $99,778 state grant for student mental health
The Daily Bloomington team
If you're a Heartland student, help is set to reach beyond the usual hours. The college announced Wednesday it was awarded $99,778 through the Illinois Community College Board's FY27 College Student Mental Health & Success Initiative Grant, spokesman Steve Fast said.
$99,778state grant for Heartland student mental health
The money comes from a competitive program for Illinois community colleges.
Sources: Central Illinois Proud, The Pantagraph
The money will go toward crisis counseling outside regular hours, Fast said. Crisis counselors will connect with students after hours and on weekends, and students will get free online wellness tools.
“This funding will help us strengthen the support and resources available to students so they can stay engaged in their education and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.”
- Source: Illinois Community College Board, competitive program
- Counselors: reachable after hours and on weekends
- Tools: free online wellness resources for students
Heartland's grant by the numbers
- $99,778
- awarded to Heartland
- At least 22
- community colleges the state anticipates awarding
Source: Central Illinois Proud
Sources: Central Illinois Proud, The Pantagraph