Arrowleaf is the human services organization in Southern Illinois best positioned to support individuals of all ages so that they can contribute to vibrant and more robust communities. That’s because only Arrowleaf:
Innovates our service offerings to best support the communities’ needs; Leads community collaboration to better support the success of each individual we work with; and Contributes to
community prosperity and tracks economic impact. Arrowleaf's Mission: Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone. Arrowleaf's Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone. Arrowleaf provides resources and opportunities that build well-being for Southern Illinoisans throughout their lives so they can reach their potential and help our communities thrive. Our work is focused on three areas essential to well-being and strong communities: Behavioral Health, Developmental Services, and Community Collaboration. Arrowleaf exists to strengthen Southern Illinois by supporting people in our region as they weather the storms that everyone faces throughout their lives. Just as buildings are better able to withstand bad weather when they have the support of a strong foundation, people are better equipped to overcome life’s challenges when they have the support of a strong foundation for well-being. Arrowleaf is here to help build that foundation by providing the wide variety of opportunities and resources necessary to build well-being for individuals throughout our region, ranging from services that equip young people with the knowledge and tools to make healthy decisions, to services that help people with developmental disabilities secure employment, to services that allow older adults to maintain independence. When everyone in Southern Illinois has access to resources and opportunities like these, well-being improves, individuals can contribute more fully to their communities, and our entire region benefits. Arrowleaf works to build and maintain well-being for individuals of all ages across Southern Illinois, regardless of their life situation. Everyone needs support to reach their potential, and the types of support we need changes throughout our lives. That’s why Arrowleaf works with Southern Illinoisans in a diverse array of areas, throughout all stages of life. For example, in childhood, we support students’ academic and emotional development; in adulthood, we help build employable skills for those living with intellectual or developmental disabilities; and in later life, we provide support for the activities of daily life so older adults can maintain their independence. How does Arrowleaf address the variety of common human needs that exist in the region? With over 25 programs, we are able to support Southern Illinoisans through a wide variety of challenges that can come up at different points in life, such as struggles with depression and anxiety, substance use, parenting, caregiving, education, employment, economic stability, navigating the demands of daily life with a disability, and maintaining independence in older age. We recognize that the challenges that exist in our communities, and the resources needed to build well-being, are always evolving. That’s why we aim to constantly expand and innovate our services and approach in response to feedback from people in our communities. When we cannot help with a specific challenge ourselves, we play an important role in connecting individuals in our region with those who can. "This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider."
