Thank you for reaching out to my office. I appreciate your input on this issue and all issues facing the county.

Winnebago County currently operates the State Street Center at 206 State Street from 9am-3pm Monday-Friday.

This space is designed to offer holistic support services for any adult that is working to manage their mental health or substance use disorder through mentorships, educational programs, friendships, peer support, and community engagement.

This space has also become a space for unhoused people to spend time during the day, and we've found there to be a lot of crossover in the population.

In my proposed 2026 budget, I am including a position to build out the second story of the State Street Center to offer similar programming for unhoused individuals in a distinct setting from the mental health and substance use disorder services on the first floor.

Best,
Gordon Hintz
Winnebago County Executive



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