Human
Support Services is pleased to announce three Special Olympics athletes,
Kristina, Candy and Mike, participated in the Summer Games held in Normal and
Bloomington at the Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University
campuses June 13 to 15. They participated in the softball throw, 50 meter
run and 100 meter walk, bringing back a bronze and silver medal, as well as
ribbon of participation. During the opening ceremonies, Governor Pat
Quinn signed a bill creating a special state lottery scratch-off game to
benefit the Special Olympics.
The
mission of Human Support Services (HSS) is to provide high quality,
comprehensive services to Monroe County residents with mental health or
substance needs, or developmental disabilities. HSS is a private,
non-profit community resource founded in 1973, providing confidential
COA-accredited services. Thanks to the United Way of Greater St. Louis
and the local Monroe County Community Mental Health Funding Board (H.B. 708),
HSS can set fees that are affordable. For further information, call
618-939-4444, visit www.hss1.org or become a
friend on Facebook.
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