
Sangamon County is home to Illinois' capital, Springfield, and 194,300 residents (2024). In 2025, the Sangamon County Mental Health Commission was established to assess the need for mental health services in our community and the costs and benefits of establishing a Mental Health Board for Sangamon County. The Commission partnered with Systemax for graphic design and professional photo and video services to record and present their findings.
The Commission and its research team were charged with presenting both detailed statistical findings and powerful personal stories from community members. Their objectives were to:
To accomplish this, the Mental Health Commission needed a strategic content partner that could deliver a comprehensive yet accessible report while integrating photo, video, and social media content.

Systemax partnered with the Commission for a complete content solution aligned with their goals and strict project timelines. This included:

By partnering with Systemax, Sangamon County has:

Sangamon County and Systemax created more than just a report and video series. They created a modern model for government communication, aligning with today’s media consumption patterns and connecting real-life experiences with high-impact data. This case study highlights the power of visual storytelling in making complex health and government data relatable, consumable, and accessible for all.
