Macoupin County Public Health Department

11/04/2025

📣 It’s Open Enrollment!
Need help navigating your insurance options?
Need to shop for different insurance coverage?
Have questions about insurance and don't know where to turn?

NO PROBLEM! WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Our Insurance Navigator will be traveling around Macoupin County to provide free assistance.

Continue to check here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ for locations, dates, and times:

🎯 Thurs. 11/6 | Carlinville Area Hospital | 1pm-3pm
🎯 Wed. 11/12 | Bunker Hill Library | 1pm-3pm
🎯 Thurs. 11/20 | Cross Church | Carlinville | 9am-10:30am
🎯 Fri. 11/21 | Hangers of Hope | Virden | 12pm-2pm
🎯 Wed. 11/26 | Bunker Hill Library | 1pm-3pm
🎯 Thurs. 12/4 | Carlinville Area Hospital | 1pm-3pm
🎯 Wed. 12/10 | Bunker Hill Library | 1pm-3pm
🎯 Thurs. 12/11 | Virden Knights of Columbus | 9am-10:30am

✅ Affordable options
✅ Free enrollment assistance
✅ Coverage that starts as early as January 1st
📅 Don’t wait—Open Enrollment ends January 15th!
📍 Contact your local Macoupin County navigator
📞 Call: (217) 930-2298 or (217) 291-4788
📧 Email: CMSnavigator@mcphd.net

11/03/2025

📣 It’s Open Enrollment Season!

Now’s the time to review your health coverage options and find a plan that fits your needs and budget. Whether you're renewing or enrolling for the first time, we're here to help! 💬💙

✅ Affordable options
✅ Free enrollment assistance
✅ Coverage that starts as early as January 1st
📅 Don’t wait—Open Enrollment ends January 15th!
📍 Need help? Contact your local Macoupin County navigator
📞 Call: (217) 930-2298 or (217) 291-4788
📧 Email: CMSnavigator@mcphd.net

10/29/2025

📣 Open enrollment is JUST 3 DAYS AWAY & Get Covered Illinois Navigators are here to help you and your family every step of the way! MCPHD's Insurance Navigators provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL assistance. Call us TODAY to schedule an appointment so we can help you during Open Enrollment.

You do not have to navigate insurance options alone.

Now’s the time to review your health coverage options and find a plan that fits your needs and budget. Whether you're renewing or enrolling for the first time, we're here to help! 💬💙

✅ Affordable options
✅ Free enrollment assistance
✅ Coverage that starts as early as January 1st
📅 Don’t wait—Open Enrollment ends January 15th!
📍 Need help? Contact your local navigator
📞 Call: (217) 930-2298 or (217) 291-4788
📧 Email: CMSnavigator@mcphd.net

10/27/2025

💚 The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available nationwide – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This three-digit number is an easy-to-remember way for people to connect with confidential urgent help and support if they or someone they know is experiencing a mental health, substance use, or su***de crisis – or any type of emotional distress. For more information and to learn more about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, click the image below.

For information about prevention and fi****ms safe storage, visit:
https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/gun-safety/safe-storage.html

Anyone in a mental health crisis can call, text or chat with 988 and be connected to trained crisis counselors.

10/27/2025

10/26/2025

🛑PLEASE SHARE - EVENT RESCHEDULED🛑

💦 Due to rain in the forecast for this afternoon, we are postponing the MCPHD 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event. The event has been rescheduled for this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH from 5PM - 7PM.

📍Same location > Maple Street Clinic in Gillespie

🎃 We hope to see you there!

10/23/2025

It's here! Our Halloween door decorating contest is has begun! Check out the photos and give your favorites a LIKE or a LOVE. Voting ends on 10/29 - check back to see who our BOOTIFUL winner is on Halloween!

10/21/2025

🚨 TONIGHT! Drive-Through Firearm Safe Distribution at Staunton High School 🚨

Stop by Staunton High School (801 N. Deneen Street, Staunton) at 5:00 PM for our FREE Firearm Safe Distribution Event provided by the Macoupin County Public Health Department. Please do not line up until after school dismissal has concluded (approximately 3:30 PM).

✅ Free firearm safes
✅ Safety education materials included
✅ No personal info collected
✅ Must be 18+ and able to transport the safe

Traffic Reminder: Enter from Deneen Street and exit onto Bunker Hill Road to keep things safe and smooth!

FAQ ~ Quantity of safes and safe sizes determined by day-of inventory.

Let’s work together to protect our kids and community through safe firearm storage.

10/20/2025

💢MOBILE FLU SHOT CLINIC💢
Students, Parents, School Staff, Community Members
This clinic is open to the public
Monday, Oct. 27 | Mt. Olive High School from 9:00A - 11:00A
Click this link to register ⬇⬇⬇⬇
https://phreesia.me/MtOliveFlu

10/20/2025

💢FLU SHOT & Tdap CLINIC💢
Blackburn College Students, Staff, & Faculty ONLY
Tuesday, October 28 | 10:00A - 12:30P
Campus Center
Click this link to register ⬇⬇⬇⬇
https://phreesia.me/BlackburnImmClinic

10/19/2025

🚨THIS TUESDAY: Free Firearm Safe Distribution Event at Staunton High School🚨

We’re providing FREE firearm safes to help families store fi****ms securely and keep loved ones safe!

📍Staunton High School
Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00 PM
~ Please do not line up until after school dismissal has concluded (approximately 3:30 PM).

Traffic Flow: Enter from Deneen Street and exit onto Bunker Hill Road to keep a to reduce congestion and ensure safety for all attendees

MCPHD is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. To help keep our community safe and reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths by ensuring fi****ms are stored safely and secure when not in use. 💛🔒

FAQ ~ Quantity of safes and safe sizes determined by day-of inventory.