Community Mentoring That Strengthens Communities 

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) knows that stigma, addiction, and mental health each pose unique challenges. That is why the CCE provides personalized mentoring and technical assistance to equip and empower community members to address local challenges locally. 

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Community Engagement is at the center of everything we do.

How Community Mentoring Works

Submit a Request Form.

In less than 2 minutes, you can submit a request form directly to the CCE.

We’re Here for You.

Our team will review your request and follow up within 3 business days.

What Happens Next?

We’ll reach out to learn more and better understand your goals.

Community Mentoring Begins.

Together, we’ll turn your ideas into action to strengthen your community.

How We Can Help

We partner with coalition, organization, and community leaders and members across Illinois to build capacity, remove barriers, and create lasting change.

Build Strong
Partnerships

Connect with partners and community members to work together toward shared goals.

Use Data to
Guide Action

Find and use local data to make informed decisions and measure your impact.

Reduce
Stigma

Access training and tools to promote understanding and supportive communities.

Expand Local
Resources & Support 

Address barriers like housing, transportation, and services through community solutions.

Strengthen
Your Coalition

Build leadership, engage diverse voices, and create a sustainable plan for success.

It’s Ok to Not Know What You Need

You don't have to know whether you need:

  • Training
  • Educational Resources
  • Data Support
  • Coalition Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Community Engagement
  • Stigma Reduction
  • Technical Assistance

You only need to know that the CCE can help you strengthen your community; we will figure out the rest - together. 

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Communities We Support

Thanks to the CCE, our coalition is more connected, we are using data to guide our work, and more people in our community feel supported.

– Coalition Partner 

Communities
across Illinois

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Support

Ongoing
Mentoring &
Follow-up 

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