![Proposed Half Cent Tax for Mental Health Services in Winn. County](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2020/02/RS36492_GettyImages-1036274098-scr.jpg?w=630&h=420&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=980&q=75)
Proposed Half Cent Tax for Mental Health Services in Winn. County
In 2018, there were 235 deaths related to mental illness, just in Winnebago County. More mental health resources are needed.
On March 17, voters will be asked whether or not a half cent sales tax should be added to help the county offer more mental health services. More resources means more lives saved.
According to Yes We Care 815's Facebook page:
Most counties fund mental health services through property taxes. We believe that a small ½ cent sales tax can meet community needs – rather than increasing property taxes.
Just one penny for every two dollars spent could add up to as much as $13 million yearly, according to a recent estimate at MyStateline.com.
More From 97 ZOK
![Beat The Heat: Guide to Cooling Centers in Winnebago, Boone Counties, & Across Illinois](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2024/06/attachment-cooling-centers.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![10 Highest Paid Winnebago County Employees in 2023](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2024/05/attachment-FI-Winn-Co-Salaries.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The Price Yard Waste Pick-up In Winnebago County Drops For Some](http://townsquare.media/site/723/files/2022/07/attachment-yard-waste.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
![Many Winnebago County Residents Will Soon Have to Pay $250 to Have Yard Debris Removed](http://townsquare.media/site/723/files/2022/07/attachment-Untitled-design-35.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![New Study Crunches Numbers, Names Illinois’ Best Counties To Live In](http://townsquare.media/site/671/files/2022/06/attachment-attachment-gettyimages-1278763684-170667a.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Full List Of Places Your Kids Can Get Free Summer Meals In Rockford](http://townsquare.media/site/721/files/2022/06/attachment-free-meals-rockford.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Illinois Woman Makes It Her Mission to Save Pets and Families In Need](http://townsquare.media/site/723/files/2022/05/attachment-stephanie-hicks-of-c-a-r-e-for-pets-in-rockford-illinois.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Illinois Is In For More Pain At The Pump–Check These Numbers](http://townsquare.media/site/671/files/2022/03/attachment-gettyimages-171322603-170667a.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![You Can See Just How Bad Illinois Crime Is With This Interactive Map](http://townsquare.media/site/723/files/2021/11/attachment-crimemapping-web.jpeg?w=980&q=75)