County Of Lawrence

County of Lawrence, doing business as County Clerks Office, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal grant awards since March 2009. As a county government organization, it provides a range of public services to residents of Lawrence County, Illinois. Through its federal grant awards, County of Lawrence primarily focuses on delivering health and human services programs to the local community. The county operates multiple departments and agencies to carry out these services, with the Lawrence County Health Department serving as a key subsidiary and grant recipient.

The Lawrence County Health Department has received numerous federal grant awards and sub-awards to provide comprehensive health and social services. A major $4 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is funding the implementation of a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic to serve eight rural Illinois counties, providing integrated behavioral health and primary care services. Other significant programs include mental health services funded through Community Mental Health Services Block Grants, substance abuse prevention and treatment via the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant, nutrition assistance through the WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, and social services supported by Social Services Block Grants. The Health Department also received funding to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence in rural areas. Additionally, County of Lawrence has obtained sub-awards to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits and implement education programs to assist with remote learning during the pandemic. Key federal funding agencies include the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Health Resources and Services Administration, and various sub-awards through the Illinois Departments of Human Services and Public Health.