EducationThursday, November 5
Heartland Community College wins a $99,778 grant for student mental health
The Daily Normal team
If you're a Heartland student, more support is coming. The college announced Wednesday it was awarded a grant to support student mental health, and the state grant will expand resources, including crisis counseling outside regular hours.
Heartland's grant by the numbers
- $99,778
- awarded to Heartland Community College
- At least 22
- community colleges the state anticipates funding
Sources: Central Illinois Proud, The Pantagraph
The money comes from a competitive program meant to give Illinois community colleges expanded access to mental health services and increase awareness of available resources.
“Mental health and academic success are closely connected. When students are struggling with stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, it can affect their ability to focus, attend classes, and make progress toward their educational goals.”
The grant will pay for crisis counseling and online tools
| What it pays for | How students get it |
|---|---|
| Crisis counselors | After hours and on weekends |
| Wellness tools | Free, online |
Source: Central Illinois Proud
- Grant: FY27 College Student Mental Health & Success Initiative
- Funder: Illinois Community College Board
- College spokesman: Steve Fast
Sources: Central Illinois Proud, The Pantagraph