Advisory Board Meetings
All meetings of the Chester County MH/IDD Advisory Board, Adult Mental Health Subcommittee, and ID Subcommittee/Self-Determination are open to the public and are currently being held in personal with an option to attend virtually. Meetings begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to attend a meeting virtually please e-mail Tyree Lewis at [email protected]
2021 Board Meeting Dates
- March 25, 2021
- July 22, 2021 - MH/IDD Advisory Board will return to in-person meetings at the GSC with a virtual option for this meeting.
- September 23, 2021
- November 18, 2021 - Agenda
Executive Subcommittee Members
- Dr. Veda Maany - Chair
- Blake Jessica Emmanuel - Vice-Chair
- Barry Berger - Secretary
Adult Mental Health Subcommittee
- Meets Quarterly - 2nd Monday of March, June, September and December
- Staff: MHIDD Deputy Director, Candy Craig
- Board Representatives: Vacant
ID Subcommittee/Self-Determination
- Meets 1st Wednesday each month
- Staff: MHIDD Deputy Director, Lauren House
- Board Representative: Vacant
2020-2021 Advisory Board Members
- Dr. Veda Maany - Chair
- Blake Jessica Emmanuel - Vice Chair
- Dr. Barry Berger - Secretary
- Phillip A. Lawson, Ph.D.
- Donald R. Altemus, MS,CPS,CRS
- Reverend Frances Chester
- David B. Klein
- Peter Urscheler
- Kyle R. Finucane
- Michelle Kichline, Chester County Commissioner
- Rachel Daltry
- Nicole Keegan
- Holly O'Connell
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.