The Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative Governing Board consists of one supervisor from each of the five County Family Services Divisions, two Consumer-Family Representatives, one County Case Manager Liaison, and one County Director liaison (this position is rotated annually). The Governing Board meets on a monthly basis. The Region 7E Planner also participates at the monthly meetings.
Members:
- Ashley Wright, R7E Consumer Member Representative
- Stacy Johnstone, R7E Consumer Member Representative
- Kelly Ihrke, Case Manager Liason, Chisago County
- Angie Kemen, Chisago County
- Emily Hawkins, Isanti County
- Katie Heacock, Kanabec County
- Char Kohlgraf, Mille Lacs County
- Barbara Schmidt, Pine County
- Amanda Stevenson, R7E Planner
Region 7E Directors:
- Robert Benson, Chisago County
- Penny Messer, Isanti County
- Chuck Hurd, Kanabec County
- Beth Crook, Mille Lacs County
- Becky Foss, Pine County
2024 Meeting Schedule
January 22, 2024
February 26, 2024
March 25, 2024
April 22, 2024
May 20, 2024 (one week early)
June 24, 2024
July 22, 2024
August 26, 2024
September 23, 2024
October 28, 2024
November 25, 2024
December 16, 2024 (one week early)
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Wellness in the Woods 5:pm – 9:am Daily 844-739-6369
Minnesota NAMI Warmline 4:pm – 8:pm Thur – Sun 888-334-7754
Mental Health Advocacy Minnesota Warmline 5:pm-10:pm Mon – Sat 877-404-3190