a non-profit organization serving McHenry County residents since 1949
708 Washington Street
Woodstock, IL 60098
Call: 815-338-1707
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday - Friday
A registered nurse monitiors all calls during off hours
McHenry County
Mental Health Board
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The stars of Telethon 2006:Jacob Vance - 2005-2006 Poster Child
Jacob Vance was born with Spondyl Costal Dystosis, a genetic birth defect affecting his bone structure and his organs. His left side is missing ribs and his shoulder is connected to his neck. Some organs function, but are developed differently. When Jacob was a newborn doctors said he would need major surgery to be able to grow. He began physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and developmental therapy as well as a nutritionist to help with his diet. He still receives physical therapy but has progressed to age appropriate levels in other areas. We believe that therapy has prevented major, life- threatening surgeries. Jacob has grown from crying through most of his therapy to entertaining himself while Helen manipulates him. As time goes on, we hope that Jacob continues to grow and that with the help of Helen, the major surgeries will be prolonged or prevented.
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