On May 8th, members from the Coalition to Save Our  Mental Health Centers will be gathering the  signatures of over 2,350 registered voters in the North  River community to place the first Expanded Mental  Health Services Program on the ballot.

 For the first time in Chicago,  voters in our community  will have the opportunity to vote on a binding  referendum question to approve a .004 property tax  increase to restore mental health services cut from  our community over the past twenty years. 
 

What will these funds do?

•  Restore vital mental health services such as outreach in our schools, veteran services, preventative outreach, and family counseling.  
• By law, every penny of this money will stay in our community and can ONLY be spent on mental health services for those in need.
• These funds will be overseen locally by a Governing Commission of residents living within our community,

How much is .004?

• This means $4 for every $1,000 you currently pay. See our calculator 
• The average homeowner will pay $16 per year.
• By law this rate cannot be raised and the funds can only be used for mental health services for residents in our community.[405 ILCS 22]

Join the Campaign!

The Coalition is made up of local residents, mental health clients, and faith leaders. If you would like to join our pioneering campaign by helping gather signatures, organizing the support of your church, workiing with your local community group, or educating your neighbors contact Mike Snedeker at msnedeker(at)saveourmentalhealth.org or at 773-545-7288!