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Community Network Anchor
Marion Illinois Department of Health Region
Helping Families Find the Support They Need
Centerstone is proud to serve as the Community Network Anchor for the Marion Illinois Department of Public Health Region, helping youth and families across 25 counties in southeastern Illinois, serving more than 500,000 residents including over 70,000 students.
Many families face challenges finding the right support. This initiative is designed to create a clearer, more connected system of care for youth and families by bringing organizations and resources together to strengthen support systems across southeastern Illinois.
Join the Effort
We are looking for parents and caregivers, youth-serving professionals, and community organizations to join the effort. Your experience and perspective are vital to the success of this work.
Contact UsOur Role
As the Community Network Anchor, Centerstone will:
- Host 4 Regional Convenings to bring together schools, providers, and community partners who will identify what we have, what we need, and how we can align the two.
- Establish and support paid Lived Experience Advisory Panels consisting of parents and caregivers representing our 25-county service area to ensure that family voice guides planning.
- Strengthen referral pathways by improving coordination and consistency between providers.
- Raise awareness of and boost usage of the BEACON Care portal.
- Collect & share Regional data with IDPH.
Parents, Caregivers, & Community Members
We need your voice! Your perspective ensures this work reflects real needs, identifies real gaps, and develops real solutions.
- Attend regional convenings and advisory panels
- Share what has worked — and what hasn’t
- Help identify barriers families face
- Guide decisions with real-life experience
Schools, Providers, & Community Stakeholders
We need your expertise & collaboration! Your participation helps ensure that efforts are aligned, efficient, and impactful.
- Attend regional convenings
- Share existing resources and challenges
- Help strengthen referral & communication pathways
- Partner across systems to improve access & coordination
Contact Us
Rachel Chruszczyk
Grant Coordinator – Marion IDPH Region
Community Networks
The Community Network Anchors Program is also creating a list of Community Networks serving our region. A Community Network is a team of local groups and organizations working together to help families thrive, stay healthy, and get support before a crisis happens. These can be things like coalitions, clubs, volunteer-run programs, and more that support families. Networks often bridge the gap between people and the help they need. With your help, we can create an accessible list for families to access the networks they need most!
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