The Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) offers individuals, parents, families and providers the opportunity to make a real difference in how mental health care is provided in their community. The council is a group of stakeholders who actively develop and work for a mental health system that monitors and responds to consumer needs and trends.
Local Advisory Committee Bylaws
Membership
The members of the Adult Local Advisory Council for Mental Health are representatives of the following areas:
- Adults with lived experience
- Family members
- County Adult Mental Health Coordinator
- Dakota County Deputy Director
- Community Support Staff
- Mental Health Professionals
Vacancies
One family member of an adult with mental illness
Meetings
Fourth Monday of every month, from 1:30-3 p.m.
Location
1740 Livingston Ave.
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Term length
Two years
Staff contact
Ericka Hammer, 651-554-6214 or ericka.hammer@co.dakota.mn.us
Leadership group
Chair: David Zettervall, dzett2@yahoo.com
Vice chair: Julie Allen, julieallenmn@gmail.com
Secretary: Kelli Ray, kray@mhresources.com
The Local Advisory Council is an open meeting and in accordance with Minnesota Statute Chapter 13D.