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.
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 |
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.