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Regional Governing Board

About the Board

Formal planning for development of a region began in 2012. By the fall of 2013, our nine-county region began collaborating to change the way we serve individuals with disabilities. The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region (ECR) was formed under Iowa Code Chapter 28E to create a mental health and disability service region in compliance with Iowa Code 225C. As of July 1, 2023, each Regional Governing Board shall have the following voting members:

  • Members representing the boards of supervisors of counties comprising the region
  • One adult person who utilizes mental health and disability services designated by the Adult Advisory
  • One member representing adult service providers as designated by the Adult Advisory
  • One member representing Law Enforcement
  • One member representing the judicial system
  • Members of the Children’s Advisory as follows:
    • One member representing the education system
    • One member who is a parent or actively involved relative of a child who utilizes behavioral health services
    • One member representing children’s behavioral health service providers

For more information, please email us at admin@eciowa.org.

Next Meeting: NOTE EARLIER START TIME!!

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Location: Room 100  |  Kirkwood Regional Center, 1770 Boyson Road, Hiawatha, IA 52233

REGIONAL GOVERNING BOARD WILL MEET AT 9 AM

9:00 AM  |  Regional Governing Board  |  Zoom

NO ADULT AND FAMILY PEER SUPPORT MEETING IN SEPTEMBER

NO ADULT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING IN SEPTEMBER

December 2023

9:30 AM  |  Children's Advisory  |  Zoom

Board Members

Gary Bierschenk  |  (319) 472-4869  |  gbierschenk@co.benton.ia.us

Diane Brecht  |  (319) 294-5236  |  Diane.Brecht@unitypoint.org

Jenn Day  |  (319) 573-4131  |  jenniferlday7@gmail.com

Amy Grask  |  (319) 364-0259  |  agrask@fouroaks.org

Shirley Helmrichs  |  (563) 927-2515  |  supervisors@co.delaware.ia.us

Dewey Hildebrandt  |  (319) 352-0130  |  dhildebrandt@co.bremer.ia.us

Johnny Hill  |    |  johnny.hill@iowa.gov

Kristofer Lyons  |  kristofer.lyons@jonescountyiowa.gov

Ann McDonough  |  (563) 589-4441  |  ann.mcdonough@dubuquecountyiowa.gov

Stan Rheingans  | 800-632-5918 x 1167    |  srheingans@aea1.k12.ia.us

Ben Rogers  |    |  Ben.Rogers@linncountyiowa.gov

Dawn Vogel  |    |  dvogel@co.buchanan.ia.us

Angela Zimpher  |   amzw1972@gmail.com

Agenda & Current Meeting Packets, Minutes

Prior agendas and minutes not listed below are available upon request via admin@ecriowa.org.

01-26-2023  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

02-23-2023  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

03-23-2023  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

04-27-2023  |  Agenda  | Minutes

05-25-2023  |  Agenda  | Minutes

06-22-2023  |  Agenda & Packet | Minutes

07-27-2023  |  Agenda & Packet| Minutes

08-31-2023  |  Agenda & Packet |  Minutes

09-28-2023  |  Agenda & Packet|  Minutes

09-28-2023  |  Agenda | Minutes |  Retreat    

10-26-2023  |  Agenda & Packet |  Minutes

11-?-2023  |  Agenda & Packet |  Minutes

12-?-2023  |  

01-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

02-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

03-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

04-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes  |  Special Meeting

04-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

05-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes  |  Special Meeting

05-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

06-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

06-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes  |  Work Session

07-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

08-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

09-2022  |  Agenda  | Minutes

10-2022  |  Agenda  | Minutes

11-2022  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

12-2022  |  NO MEETING

01-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

02-2021  |  Agenda (Revised)  |  Minutes

03-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

04-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

05-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

06-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

07-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

08-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

09-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

10-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

11-2021  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

12-2021  |  NO MEETING

01-2020  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

02-2020  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

04-2020  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

05-2020  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

06-2020  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

07-2020  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

08-2020  |  Agenda  |  Minutes #1  |  Minutes #2

09-2020  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

10-2020  |  Agenda  |  Minutes

12-2020  |  Agenda  |  Virtual

Board Policies and Priorities

Financials

The Regional Governing Board is constantly viewing the budget to ensure the citizens served are receiving the best care possible while also ensuring fiscal responsibility. Please check the agendas to follow the process as the region moves to a state-funded system.