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]

2022 Board Meeting Dates

• March 24, 2022 - Agenda
• July 21, 2022 - Agenda
• September 22, 2022 - Agenda
• November 17, 2022

  Executive Subcommittee Members

• Dr. Veda Maany - Chair
• Vacant - 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, Stephanie Kilcoyne
• Board Representative: Vacant

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
• Holly O'Connell
• 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.