Human Resource Center of Edgard and Clark Counties/Life Center

Human Resource Center of Edgar and Clark Counties, located at 745 East Court Street in Paris, Illinois, is a community-based behavioral health provider offering comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services to individuals and families throughout Edgar and Clark Counties. Serving hundreds of individuals each year, the Life Center delivers person-centered care designed to promote recovery, resilience, and long-term wellness for people facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring disorders.

The organization provides a broad continuum of outpatient services, including individual, family, and group therapy, EMDR for trauma, recovery support, case management, crisis intervention, and employment services through its nationally recognized Individual Placement and Support program. Human Resource Center also operates a 24/7 Living Room Program, offering crisis respite as a supportive alternative to emergency room visits. In addition, the center delivers outpatient substance use disorder treatment, prevention education, DUI services, and recovery-focused care coordination. With licensed clinicians and certified recovery support specialists, Human Resource Center remains committed to accessible, compassionate care where recovery is not just possible—but expected.