NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 16, 2021
CONTACT: Sandy Tuin, Social Service Specialist
218-262-6036
Tod Swenson, Local Mental Health Advisory Council Co-chair
218-464-2265
Volunteers sought for Local Mental Health Advisory Council in northern St. Louis County
St. Louis County is seeking several volunteers to serve on the Local Mental Health Advisory Council serving the northern part of the county. Ideal candidates include anyone with professional training related to mental health, or anyone who has lived experience - of their own or through a loved one.
The advisory council started last fall with the goal of bringing together diverse perspectives on mental health in order to improve mental health services in our communities. The group works to
identify existing resources, and provide recommendations to St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services regarding changes, additions and improvements needed to local mental health services for children and adults.
The application deadline is June 30. The Local Mental Health Advisory Council meets on the third Thursday of each month from 4:30-6 p.m. Advisory council members are asked to commit to serve on the council for two years. There is a separate advisory council serving the southern part of St. Louis County, though additional volunteers are not needed for this group at this time.
More information about the work of the Local Advisory Council and a link to apply can be found online at stlouiscountymn.gov/lac.
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