Local Mental Health Advisory Councils (LACs) offer individuals, family members and mental health service providers the opportunity to make a real difference in how mental health care is provided in their community. They also offer counties and state policy makers the wisdom of those who experience mental health concerns first-hand.
LACs are made up of diverse groups of individuals that are representative of the community they serve. Generally, LACs are established by county boards to review, evaluate and provide recommendations for how to improve mental health services in their communities. Counties, county boards and community leaders can use LACs to advise them on a range of mental health-related topics, such as improving their local mental health and county social services.
It is strongly suggested that the majority of LAC members, at least 51 percent, must be individuals with a lived experience of mental illness and family members of individuals with a lived experience.
The Olmsted County Adult Mental Health LAC is relaunching after a pandemic-related hiatus and is seeking new members.
Apply online or download the LAC application form here. Applications are due on or before the new member orientation on Thursday, January 11, 2024, or you can complete them during the meeting.
If you have questions, contact Jenn Becker, NAMI Southeast Minnesota, at (507) 315-0227 or click the button below to email.
