DRI Mental Health Advisory Council Membership Announcement
The Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Advisory Council is a federally mandated volunteer group. The council consists of individuals who are receiving or have received mental health services, family members of such individuals, attorneys, mental health professionals, and individuals from the public who are knowledgeable about mental illness or advocacy for those with mental illness. The group helps Disability Rights IOWA (DRI) and its Board of Directors decide which issues and priorities DRI should focus on to promote the rights of individuals with mental illness. Below, you can view the Council’s meeting schedule, list of members, and minutes about what happened at their latest meeting. A printable application is also available for those who wish to become a PAIMI Advisory Council member.
Proposed 2021 Meeting Schedule
April 24, 2021
June 26, 2021
August 4th,2021 (Conference Call)
All meetings are held on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are open to the public
List of Members
Sarah McMillan, Polk County
John Pokrzywinski, Polk County
Emily Garvin, Dakota County
Christine Glosser, Washington County – Chairperson
PAIMI Advisory Council Application
Click on the link below to download an application to the PAIMI Advisory Council.
