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]
2023 Board Meeting Dates
2022 Board Meeting Dates
Executive Subcommittee Members
- Dr. Veda Maany - Chair
- Vacant - Vice-Chair
- Dr. 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: Donald R. Altemus, MS,CPS,CRS
ID Subcommittee/Self-Determination
- Meets 2nd Wednesday each month
- Staff: MHIDD Deputy Director, Stephanie Kilcoyne
- Board Representative: Dr. Barry Berger
2022-2023 Advisory Board Members
- Dr. Veda Maany - Chair
- Vacant - Vice Chair
- Dr. Barry Berger - Secretary
- Phillip A. Lawson, Ph.D.
- Donald R. Altemus, MS,CPS,CRS
- David B. Klein
- Peter Urscheler
- Kyle R. Finucane
- Michelle Kichline, Chester County Commissioner
- Rachel Daltry
- Nicole Keegan
- Vacant
- Vacant
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.