BLOOMINGTON — Conversations about mental health have been more prevalent on college campuses around the country in recent years.
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Director Camille Springer talks about mental health resources at Heartland Community College
Contact Mateusz Janik at (309) 820-3234. Follow Mateusz on Twitter:@mjanik99
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