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Palos Hills: Moraine Valley College Wins Mental Health Award
Moraine Valley Community College's counseling center receives the 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well Being Award for its support of student health.
By Country Herald Staff · 2026-08-31T07:59:01.242Z
Palos Hills, IL – Moraine Valley Community College has been honored with the 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well Being Award, a distinction that highlights the institution's ongoing efforts to prioritize student health and emotional resilience. This national recognition from Insight Into Academia magazine https://www.morainevalley.edu/2026/08/28/moraine valley earns 2026 excellence in mental health and well being award/ acknowledges the college’s successful integration of campuswide mental health services, peer support networks, and proactive policy measures.
The award specifically honors the Counseling and Career Development Center at Moraine Valley for its commitment to student welfare. According to the institution, this center has served the campus community for more than 50 years, evolving its offerings to meet the modern demands of academic success and personal well being. Dr. Scott Friedman, the college’s dean of Student Engagement, emphasized that these holistic resources remain a critical component of the student experience, noting that staff and counselors work consistently to ensure comprehensive support is available both inside and outside the classroom.
Selection for the award was based on several key metrics, including the college’s long term history of providing accessible counseling, effective collaborations between administrative staff and faculty to bolster training, and recent upgrades to essential needs resources. By integrating these services directly into the campus culture, Moraine Valley has distinguished itself as a leader among community colleges regarding student support systems.
Lenore Pearlstein, owner and publisher of the magazine, noted that the award serves to highlight institutions that often go unrecognized for their dedication to mental health. As the demand for such services continues to rise across the higher education landscape, the magazine intends to showcase the college’s achievements in its upcoming September 2026 issue. Moraine Valley is one of 38 institutions across the United States to receive this accolade for the 2026 cycle.
Students and community members interested in learning more about the counseling services provided at the college can find further information through the official Moraine Valley portal https://www.morainevalley.edu/2026/08/28/moraine valley earns 2026 excellence in mental health and well being award/ . For media inquiries regarding the award or the center’s ongoing initiatives, contact the college communications department.
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