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May is national Mental Health Awareness Month

One if five U.S. adults suffers from mental illness every year while 1 in 6 U.S youth (Ages 6-17) suffers from mental illness. Learn more about how you can help fight stigma and provide support for the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness.

Will County Health Department & Community Health Center

Programs & Services

The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center’s mission is to promote and protect the health of Will County through equitable policies and programs tailored to the needs of the community, ensuring optimal social, mental, and physical well-being for all.

Our vision is to deliver sustainable programs and policies in response to the public health needs of the community.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Providing safe, quality, efficient and affordable health care to adults, children and adolescents in Will County.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Providing Behavioral Health services to adults, children and adolescents who are Will County residents.

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FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES

Providing education, health services, programs and support for families in Will County.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Ensuring the environmental safety of Will County residents through education, analysis and environmental inspections.

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

WCHD Emergency Preparedness & Response program works with many federal, state and local governments and private agencies to provide a quick response to potential public health emergencies. 

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MAPP

Will County Mobilizing for Action Through Planning and Partnerships.

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Public Announcements

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Fight The Bite!

The Will County Health Department (WCHD) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)are reminding the public to “Fight the Bite” and protect themselves from mosquito borne and tickborne illnesses.

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Rabid Bat Found in Will County

The Will County Health Department is reminding residents to protect themselves from rabies after a rabid bat was recently found in Will County.

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Public Notice Will County Board Of Health Special Meeting

Board of Health Meeting on May 21

The Will County Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on May 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at 501 Ella Ave, (Joliet, IL 60433) in conference room 1005A/1005B.

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WCHD Closed May 26

WCHD Closed May 26

The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center will be closed at all locations on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 27.

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn more about how you can help fight stigma and provide support for the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness

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Environmental Health Division Newsletter

Read the 2025 second quarter newsletter from the Will County Health Department Environmental Health Division

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2024 Annual report

2024 WCHD Annual Report

The Will County Health Department’s 2024 Annual Report is now available.

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Medication Disposal Box added at Community Health Center

The Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy located inside the Will County Community Health Center has added a medication disposal bin for expired or unused medication.

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ID/Care Clinic

Infectious Disease Clinic is Latest Service at Community Health Center

The Will County Community Health Center has added an Infectious Disease (ID) Clinic to its list of medical services available to the public. The ID Clinic has partnered with the Care Clinic and specializes in the treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and HIV care while also offering general infectious disease consultations.

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Safety Information on the Avian Flu

Safety Information on the Avian Flu

Read the latest safety information from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Department of Public Health about the avian flu. Included are safety tips for the disposal of dead birds and safety tips for hunters.

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Protect Yourself From Norovirus

Protect Yourself From Norovirus

The Will County Health Department is reminding residents about precautions they can take to prevent the spread of norovirus.

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BH Expansion

WCHD Expands Behavioral Health Services at Branch Offices

The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is in the process of expanding mental health services at both its Northern Branch Office in Bolingbrook and Eastern Branch Office in Monee

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Will County Health Department and All Our Kids Early Childhood Network to Celebrate Five Years of Iris Referral Network

Will County Health Department Celebrating Five Years of IRIS Referral Network

The Will County Health Department’s All Our Kids (AOK) Early Childhood Network is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Integrated Referral and Intake System (IRIS) Network.

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TB Testing Now available at WCHD Branch Offices

The Will County Health Department and Will County’s Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic have announced a new collaboration to expand Tuberculosis (TB) testing availability to Will County residents. The expanded testing services are now available at the Will County Health Department’s branch offices in Monee and Bolingbrook, along with the existing Joliet location at the Will County Health Department’s main office.

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Will County Community Health Center To Offer Primary Care Services At Eastern Branch Office In Monee

Primary Care Medical Services Now Available at Eastern Branch Office

The Will County Community Health Center is now offering primary care medical services out of the Will County Health Department’s Eastern Branch Office in Monee.

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Listen to our First-Ever Podcast

The Will County Health Department’s first-ever podcast is now available. Listen to members of our All Our Kids (AOK) network discuss early childhood mental health.

Have You Tested Your Well Water?

Have You Tested Your Well Water?

Even if you’ve never gotten sick from your well water, it is your responsibility to properly maintain your well and regularly test it to ensure you have safe drinking water. See the Fact Sheet on well testing from the IDPH.

Our Environmental Health Lab can test for bacteria and nitrate well also testing chlorine, fluoride and hardness.

Learn more about our EH Lab here.

Naloxone

Narcan Distribution Box Added at Veterans Assistance Commission

The Will County Health Department has added a red Naloxone distribution box at the Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County located at 2400 Glenwood Ave. (Suite 110) in Joliet.

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Will County Health Department  & Community Health Center Locations

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