Advisory Council
“SAMHSA’s expectation is that CCBHCs will value that the lived and living experience perspective is a critical perspective, and they will take the steps they need to gain value from that perspective, as they would with any other board member.” – Mary Blake, SAMHSA
Why an Advisory Council?
Mental health and substance use disorders are uniquely personal experiences for individuals and family members, and often the people who best understand are individuals who have their own stories.
The purpose of the CCBHC governance criteria is not to check a box; it is to ensure that CCBHCs are truly representative of the communities they serve and to elevate the roles of peers and families at the top of the system design down to the service delivery.
The CCBHC criteria outlines that those who choose an alternative approach to meeting the governance requirements must:
-Establish protocols for incorporating input from individuals with lived experience and family members.
-Share board meeting summaries with those participating in the alternate arrangement and recommendations from the alternate arrangement shall be entered into the formal board record.
-A member or members of the arrangement established under option 2 must be invited to board meetings; and representatives of the alternate arrangement must have the opportunity to regularly address the board directly, share recommendations directly with the board, and have their comments and recommendations recorded in the board minutes.
Advisory Council Minutes
The primary role of advisory council members is to offer objective advice and mentorship, aiding the organization in strategic decision-making and long-term planning. Meetings are conducted on a structured schedule, with a clear agenda and efficient communication, to ensure productive and problem-solving discussions.
Please click each link below to view the minutes.
September 2024
June 2024
March 2024
July 2023
The Iroquois Center for Human Development has established an Advisory Council to incorporate meaningful participation of clients, family members, advocates, and passionate community members.
The Advisory Council will meet quarterly to evaluate programs and services and provide feedback from the perspective of adult clients with mental illness or substance use disorder, adults in recovery from, family members of clients, advocates for mental health, and other community members passionate about mental health.
The Advisory Council will assist the Governing Board and Executive Director in the delivery of services, programs, policies, and procedures to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities served by Iroquois Center for Human Development.
If you are interested in serving on the Advisory Council, please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information!