A grant is going to allow a Piatt County non-profit to expand the scope of its services.

Executive Director of the Piatt County Mental Health Center, Tony Kirkman explains one day he became concerned about what happens with some of their clients when they receive services and then leave for six days and the challenges they face in that time. It led him to pursue a grant to bring someone who would be almost a counselor for these individuals.

For Kirkman, this will complete the full circle of aspects of their services. He says recovery is hard and hope is essential. 

Kirkman is now seeking out someone to take on this role. He notes there is a lot of barriers those in recovery face like faith-based events or events that offer alcohol, which can be problematic.

The grant is good for three years. Part of the goal of the program will be to find a way to make it a sustainable program beyond the three years and get someone to lead it permanently.