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For more than 100 years now, United Way of McLean County has brought together local partnersu2014donors, volunteers, government, nonprofits, and businessesu2014to create sustainable, innovative solutions to address our countyu2019s most pressing human needs. Over time, we've contributed to a large range of organizations that helped to improve the lives of local McLean County residents. These organizations include the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of America, and the Red Cross.

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A vibrant, thriving future is possible for McLean County and its residents. We fully believe that. This vision shapes our innovative approach that tackles the barriers to prosperity and well-being. And with your support, we can spark 180-degree change for adults, youth, and children

United Way of McLean County | ThriveMind | Helping Teens Manage Stress

Roland is back on track

180-degree change

Research shows that teens are under tremendous amounts of pressure. The constant struggle weighs on the nervous system, causing anxiety and stress to spike. That’s exactly what happened to Roland*. His struggles were so severe that he was constantly in the nurse’s office — which is understandable, but missing class only made the situation worse. He was falling behind academically, which added to the turmoil.

Through our ThriveMind initiative, Roland began regular counseling sessions with a therapist at Carle BroMenn. The support helped Roland learn how to better manage the stress. Faculty and teachers have observed that Roland is more energetic and outgoing and is regularly in class, due to therapy.

The change in Roland is obvious and incredible, with a long-lasting impact. Not only is he free from debilitating stress today, but he is also able to concentrate in school. His academic future is on track thanks to the network of mental health support from ThriveMind.

_{*Name has been changed to protect student privacy.}

Let’s Be A Support Network For Teens

HOW IT WORKS

Teens in our community have potential for academic success that leads to a stable career and a self-sufficient future. But they are also dealing with mental and emotional struggles that put their future at risk.

It’s a collaboration with Carle BroMenn Behavioral Health Counseling and the Lexington, Olympia, Ridgeview, and LeRoy school districts. Students are matched with Carle BroMenn therapists. Therapy fees are 100% covered through the ThriveMind initiative, made possible by United Way of McLean County donors.

Because of friends like you who partner with us, at-risk students received the support they may not otherwise be able to afford or have access to.

Measuring 180-degree change

ThriveMind helps teens overcome mental health challenges for long-term success

Launched in 2022, ThriveMind is our direct response to the pervasive teen mental health crisis. The best part: it’s working. Students are gaining mental resilience and emotional strength. Both parents and teachers are seeing the difference firsthand.

“Our students and their parents are seeing how this is helping and they are making these appointments a priority in their weekly schedules. They see success happening in their homes as well.”

— Paul Deters, Superintendent, Lexington School District

Here's the impact your partnership has created for area teens since ThriveMind launched in summer 2022:

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Free Therapy Sessions

Students Finished Therapy

Student Referrals

You Have helped teens in McLean County develop mental strength for future success!

It was United Way of McLean County's great privilege to start up Thrivemind, and propell awareness around the need for resources on teen mental health in our community.

The program was passed off to the local school districts after May of 2025.

ThriveMind

180-degree change

HOW IT WORKS

Measuring 180-degree change

You Have helped teens in McLean County develop mental strength for future success!

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