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 331.390. According to Iowa Code 441-25.12(1) a and b, each Regional Governing Board shall have the following voting members:
- At least one board of supervisors member from each county
- One adult person who utilizes mental health and disability services designated by the Adult Advisory
- 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
- And the following ex-officio members:
- One member representing adult service providers as designated by the Adult Advisory
- One member representing children’s service providers as designated by the Children’s Advisory
For more information, please email us at admin@eciowa.org.
Next Meeting
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Location: Room 100 | Kirkwood Regional Center, 1770 Boyson Road, Hiawatha, IA 52233
9:00 AM | Adult & Family Peer Support | Zoom | Passcode: 351357 | Phone: (312) 626-6799
11:00 AM | Adult Advisory | Zoom
1:00 PM | Regional Governing Board | Zoom
Wednesday, June 14, 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
Jonathan Degen | jdegen@iowacounty.iowa.gov
Amy Grask | (319) 364-0259 | agrask@fouroaks.org
Shirley Helmrichs | (563) 927-2515 | supervisors@co.delaware.ia.us
Duane Hildebrandt | (319) 352-0130 | dhildebrandt@co.bremer.ia.us
Ann McDonough | (563) 589-4441 | ann.mcdonough@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
Melissa O'Brien | (563) 744-3885 | melissa.obrien@wdbqschools.org
Ben Rogers | (319) 892-5000 | ben.rogers@linncounty.org
Ned Rohwedder | ned.rohwedder@jonescountyiowa.gov
Rod Sullivan | | rsullivan@johnsoncountyiowa.gov
Dawn Vogel | | dvogel@co.buchanan.ia.us
Angela Zimpher | amzw1972@gmail.com
Agendas & Minutes
Prior agendas and minutes not listed below are available upon request via admin@ecriowa.org.
02-23-2023 | Agenda | Minutes
03-23-2023 | Agenda | Minutes
04-27-2023 | Agenda | Minutes
05-25-2023 | Agenda | Minutes
06-22-2023 | Agenda | Minutes
07-27-2023 | Agenda | Minutes
08-?-2023 | Agenda | Minutes
09-28-2023 | Agenda | Minutes
10-26-2023 | Agenda | Minutes
11-?-2023 | Agenda | 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.