All meetings of the Chester County MH/IDD Advisory Board are open to the public and are held at the Government Services Center.  Meetings begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. in Room 149. To confirm meeting time and location by calling 610-344-4057.

  Executive Subcommittee Members

• Denise Bryer, R.N., M.S.N. - Chair
• Dr. Veda Maany - Vice-Chair
• Blake Jessica Emmanuel - Secretary

Adult Mental Health Subcommittee

Meets Quarterly - 2nd Monday of March, June, September and December

Staff: MHIDD Deputy Director, Candy Craig

Board Representatives: Denise Bryer

ID Subcommittee/Self-Determination

Meets 1st Wednesday each month

Staff: ID Deputy

Board Representative: Vacant

2019-2020 Advisory Board Members

• Denise Bryer, R.N., M.S.N. - Chair
• Dr. Veda Maany - Vice Chair
• Blake Jessica Emmanuel- Secretary
• Katherine Gelling
• Ashley Ian Doyle, CPS, FPS
• Cynthia Barimani
• Rabbi Sue Greenberg
• Phillip A. Lawson, Ph.D.
• Donald R. Altemus, MS,CPS,CRS
• Vacant (4)

Purpose of the Board

• Review and evaluate needs, services, facilities, and special problems
• Develop annual plans for mental health and intellectual disability programs
• Make recommendations regarding MH/IDD services in the county, including service contracts and the funds required to implement the program
• Review program performance and recommend a system of program evaluation
• Recommend candidates for the position of MH/IDD Administrator
• Each subcommittee reviews issues on planning and evaluating services and needs, and makes recommendations to the Advisory Board.