The Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) Commission is the state policy-making body for the provision of services to persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, or brain injury. It is authorized by Section 225C.5 of the Code of Iowa.
The Commission currently consists of eighteen voting members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Senate. Commission members are appointed on the basis of interest and experience in the fields of mental health, intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, and brain injury, and to ensure adequate representation from persons with disabilities and individuals who have knowledge concerning disability services. The Commission is required to meet at least four times year. Meetings are open to the public.
MENTAL HEALTH & DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING |
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| Meeting Schedule | 2021 Schedule |
| Next Meeting: | MENTAL HEALTH & DISABILITY SERVICES COMMMISSION MEETING |
| Date and Time: |
Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Zoom Meeting: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/94745777872?pwd=YmpsTHdYZ3drNWRYdEZGVFZNYXZkZz09 Meeting ID: 947 4577 7872 Passcode: 810982 One tap mobile: +16468769923,,94745777872# US (New York) |
| Meeting Agenda: | To come |
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Meeting Materials: |
To come |
MENTAL HEALTH & DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETINGS |
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2020 Meetings -- Agenda -- Minutes -- Materials 2019 Meetings -- Agenda -- Minutes -- Materials |
Resources:
Annual Reports:
MHDS Commission Biennial Report for 2020
MHDS Commission Annual Report for 2019
MHDS Commission Biennial Report for 2018
MHDS Commission Annual Report for 2017
Reports & Recommendations:
2019 Cost Increase Recommendation Letter
2018 Cost Increase Recommendation Letter
2017 Cost Increase Recommendation Letter
Additional information:
MHDS Commission Overview and Duties
Regarding Commission Meetings and Public Access
Meeting notices and other information are distributed by email prior to Commission meetings. For current information about Commission meetings and activities, or to be added to the electronic distribution list to receive meeting notices, contact:
Wendy DePhillips
Division of Mental Health & Disability Services
Iowa Department of Human Services
Hoover State Office Building, 5th Floor
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515-242-5881
Fax: 515-564-4166
Email: wdephil@dhs.state.ia.us
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