WIU Clinical/Community Mental Health

06/30/2025

Job alert in Missouri!

06/27/2025

Just Hired! Meet Kennedy Morgan, a Western Illinois University Clinical/Community Mental Health graduate, who has been hired by Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois (MHCWI). Read more:https://go.wiu.edu/44D620Y

05/12/2025

Congratulations Class of 2025! 🎓
We are thrilled to announce that our 2025 cohort has officially graduated with their Master of Science degree in Clinical/Community Mental Health! We are incredibly proud of each of you and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make as mental health professionals in your communities.

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and hard work throughout your time at WIU. Once a Leatherneck, Always a Leatherneck!

(Pictured from left to right: Annique, Kayla, Kennedy, & Kaehler)

05/07/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
To celebrate and spread awareness, CCMH hosted a “Bounce Back: Play for Positivity” table filled with self-care tips, good vibes, and sweet treats—one cup at a time!

Mental health matters every month, but May is a special reminder to check in, reach out, and support one another.

05/02/2025

🌿 Mental Health Awareness Month is HERE! 🌿
May is all about mental wellness, and the Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago (MHAGC) is thrilled to celebrate it with YOU!
Each day, starting the week of May 12th, they’ll be bringing you fun, inspiring, and practical activities to support mental health in our community. From movement and mindfulness to nutrition and social connection, there’s something for everyone!
✨ Here’s what they’ve got lined up:

🧘‍♀️ Movement Monday – Energize your mind and body with physical activities.

🧘‍♂️ Time Out Tuesday – Relax with meditation and sound baths.

🥗 Wellness Wednesday – Learn about nutrition and financial well-being.

💭 Thoughtful Thursday – Practice mindfulness and emotional check-ins.

🧹 Feel Good Friday – Refresh your space and your mind by decluttering.

👥 Social Saturday – Build connection and community with fun social events.

They’re also teaming up with professionals and experts to host interactive sessions all month long!

💚 How You Can Join In:
✅ Participate in daily events
📲 Share their posts to spread the word
💸 Donate to support access to mental health resources → https://business.mhagcusa.org/ap/EmailViewer/rXGNkz9L
Follow MHAGC for updates and full schedules coming soon. Let’s make this month one of awareness, healing, and community strength.

04/26/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Isaiah, Deoquase, Kayla, and Bhavika, second-year students, for receiving the AL Richert Scholarship! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Keep shining and continue to inspire! 🌟

04/24/2025

Let's go and support our awesome undergrad research work!

ILLOWA is this Saturday (4/26) from 12pm - 5:30pm in Waggoner Hall! Good luck to all the students presenting and we hope to see everyone else there to hear about some amazing work!

04/20/2025

Up next is Cloud!

“I’ll be working as a behavioral health technician at the Illinois Treatment and Detention Facility. I will be conducting individual intake sessions, co-facilitating group sessions, and developing discharge and aftercare plans. I'm excited to begin this new chapter of my life and gain more experience in the field of mental health.” - Cloud

04/17/2025

Join us at Park Place for a fun night a fun night of music and trivia, hosted by WIU Council for Exceptional Children!

04/14/2025

Do you spot our CCMH grads presenting at MPA this past week? 👀

04/12/2025

Such a fun and enriching PD day with the CCMH program! It was a blast reconnecting with the third-years before they graduate in just a few weeks. Big thanks to Dr. Bainter for her insightful presentation on EMDR, and to Dr. Louck for the updates on the MMPI-3 and the WAIS-5. Grateful for a day full of learning and connection!