Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
Improving Behavioral Health Outcomes for Our Community
BHCC supports collaboration and communication between
a variety of stakeholders to improve the behavioral health of McLean County residents.
About Us
Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
The Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (BHCC) is an independent council of public and private entities involved in behavioral health services in McLean County that works to improve behavioral health through greater interagency communication, coordination, and collaboration.
BHCC developed and maintains the Behavioral Health Action Plan, which helps ensure a more cohesive and effective response to the behavioral health needs of the community.
Behavioral Health Action Plan
The Behavioral Health Action Plan, historically referred to as the Mental Health Action Plan, is a three-year action plan that provides strategic, coordinated leadership in addressing our community’s behavioral health needs. The first BHAP was published in 2016, with updates completed in 2022 and 2025. The current version is for 2026-2028.
BHCC uses this document to guide their work throughout the year and member organizations use it as a roadmap to support ongoing efforts within their own organizations.
The McLean County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council also contributes directly to this document.
Our Members
BHCC receives administrative staff support from the County of McLean, via the Behavioral Health Coordination department. BHC staff members, along with representatives from McLean County Administration and the McLean County Health Department, are present at meetings, but do not vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Behavioral Health Coordinating Council was formed in 2015 as an advisory body to the Executive Committee of the McLean County Board on behavioral health issues.
At the time, one of the primary functions of BHCC was to create a Mental Health Action Plan, which would make recommendations for community behavioral health funding from a portion of the Mental Health and Public Safety Fund (MHPSF).
The Mental Health Action Plan, also known as the Behavioral Health Action Plan is still used to provide the framework for funding community projects through the MHPSF.
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The Mental Health and Public Safety Fund (MHPSF) is a County administered fund created from a 10% portion of Bloomington-Normal sales tax, through a 20 year intergovernmental revenue sharing agreement between the County of McLean, the City of Bloomington, and the Town of Normal.
Per the intergovernmental agreement, the funds are used for:
The debt service relating to expansiom and renovation of the McLean County Law & Justice Center Detention Facilities.
County Government criminal justice services related to expanded and renovated detention facility operations for behavioral health services
Community behavioral health initiatives, services and programs consistent with the McLean County Behavioral Health Action Plan
Provisions for an electronic integrated case management system to be used by Town and City public safety agencies
A percentage of the Mental Health and Public Safety Fund is set aside each year for “community behavioral health initiatives, services and programs consistent with the Behavioral Health Action Plan”.
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The criteria for use of the MHPSF is set by the intergovernmental agreement, but the Mental Health and Public Safety Funding Advisory Council (FAC) provides recommendations about the annual budget planning for this fund to the Executive Committee of the McLean County Board.
The process for funding decisions is coordinated by the Behavioral Health Coordination department of McLean County, which also provides administrative support to the Behavioral Health Coordination Council.
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Funding opportunities from the Community Behavioral Health portion of the MHPSF will be posted to the McLean County Open Bids page when available. You can join the mailing list to be notified of grant opportunities!
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The number of member agencies is set by McLean County Code, but BHCC evaluates membership annually in the summer.
BHCC also utilizes input from other agencies and community members as a part of their work by inviting them to contribute to subcommittees or workgroups. If you would like to help, let us know!
Updates
McLean County Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
c/o McLean County
Behavioral Health Coordination
200 W. Front St.
Suite 304
Bloomington, IL 61701