Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is established for purposes of providing citizen input into the functioning of the Community Mental Health Center; providing education on mental health-related issues affecting the community; providing advocacy for the mentally ill citizens of Lancaster County; and providing advice to the executive director and the Lancaster County Board on issues related to the Community Mental Health Center as requested.

The Advisory Committee also serves as a liaison between the Center and the community. The committee helps assess community mental health needs and resources, and educates the community on mental health issues.

Committee Members:

Individuals nominated shall have their names forwarded to the Lancaster County Board for consideration of appointment to the Advisory Committee by the County Board of Commissioners.

• Gail Anderson
• Seanna Collins
• Carol Countryman
• Joanne Farrell
• Alan Green
• Dennis Hoffman
• Ben Houchin
• Tim Kennett
• Dr. Jean Krejci
• Ruth Lavin
• Leanne Malecha
• Peggy Maresh
• Duol Rut
• Shannon Sillman
• Ray Stevens
• Pat Talbott

CMHC Representative: Dean Settle

The committee meets at 12:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Midtown Center, 2966 "O" Street.