Washington Township Board Meeting | October 2025

Article Summary: Washington Township is set to receive a $14,962.40 reimbursement from the Joliet Fire Department for its mental health program. The funds will cover the entirety of the township’s costs for fiscal year 2025.

Mental Health Funding Key Points:

• The reimbursement totals $14,962.40.

• Funding is being provided by the Joliet Fire Department.

• The board is re-evaluating its 2026 budget for the program, pending potential grant funding.

• The reimbursement covers the township’s partnership with the service Thriveworks.

Washington Township announced on Monday, October 6, 2025, that it is eligible for a significant reimbursement for its mental health program. According to a report from Township Clerk Joe Burgess, the Joliet Fire Department will reimburse the township $14,962.40.

The clerk’s report, read by Supervisor Mike Stanula, stated that an email from Aaron Kozlowski of the fire department confirmed the township’s eligibility for the funds, which will cover all program costs for fiscal year 2025. An invoice for the amount was sent on September 20.

The funding news prompted a discussion among trustees about the future of the mental health service, provided through Thriveworks. Trustee Teresa Peterson questioned if a grant was being pursued to fund the program going forward. Supervisor Stanula noted the fire department was working on a grant. Trustee Mark Herlitz recommended giving the service one year’s notice and re-evaluating for the 2026 budget to see if a grant materializes.