A New Mobile Crisis Response Unit is Coming to Rockford

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Posted On: August 4, 2022

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A new mobile Crisis Response Unit from the

National Youth Advocate Program - Illinois. Residents of Winnebago County can call 833-8-CRISIS (833-827-4747) for any crisis, including mental health, homelessness, substance abuse, and more.

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