“Together, we can grow our influence and contribute to positive change in the community.”—Jodi Mahoney, President, North Central Behavioral Health Systems
Healing communities is a mission that often benefits from partnership. Rosecrance Behavioral Health and North Central Behavioral Health Systems (NCBHS) are demonstrating what can be achieved through such collaboration.
In January 2025, the two behavioral health providers officially joined forces in an exciting affiliation to significantly enhance the quality of care and resources available to individuals and families in central Illinois.
“We are proud to welcome North Central Behavioral Health Systems. They bring a wealth of expertise to our network, particularly in regions where we currently lack representation,” Rosecrance President and CEO Dr. Dave Gomel said.
Much like Rosecrance, NCBHS has a rich, established history of serving communities of Illinois, with a particular focus on the north-central and west-central regions. As a nonprofit organization, NCBHS is committed to a singular mission: empowering children, adults, and families to realize their fullest potential.
To achieve this, they offer robust programs, including educational programs on mental health and substance use, personalized counseling sessions, and specialized behavioral health services. Additionally, NCBHS provides critical crisis intervention services, ensuring that individuals and families can access the support they need during challenging times.
“I am incredibly proud to be a part of this moment between two mission-driven organizations united in their commitment to ensuring the residents of Illinois have access to behavioral health resources,” said NCBHS President Jodi Mahoney. “Together, we can grow our influence and contribute to positive change in the community.”
Rosecrance has a long, successful history of forming significant partnerships in behavioral healthcare with other agencies that share a common mission and core values. As it expands the continuum of care for clients at eight NCBHS locations in Illinois, there is more opportunity to create stronger, healthier communities for everyone.
“This is fantastic news for everyone involved, especially for the communities that stand to benefit significantly from this affiliation,” Gomel said.
~ Originally published in Reach Magazine by Rosecrance Behavioral Health in the Spring of 2025. For more information on Rosecrance visit www.rosecrance.org
