Iowa's Mental Health and Disability Services Commission

The Iowa Mental Health and Disability Services (MHDS) Commission is the state policy-making body for the provision of services to persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, or brain injury. It is authorized by Section 225C.5 of the Code of Iowa.

The Commission currently consists of eighteen voting members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Senate. Commission members are appointed on the basis of interest and experience in the fields of mental health, intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, and brain injury, and to ensure adequate representation from persons with disabilities and individuals who have knowledge concerning disability services. The Commission is required to meet at least four times year. Meetings are open to the public.

MENTAL HEALTH & DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING   

Meeting Schedule 2021 Schedule
Next Meeting: MENTAL HEALTH & DISABILITY SERVICES COMMMISSION MEETING
Date and Time:

Thursday, April 15, 2021

9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Zoom Meeting: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/94745777872?pwd=YmpsTHdYZ3drNWRYdEZGVFZNYXZkZz09

Meeting ID: 947 4577 7872

Passcode: 810982

One tap mobile: +13126266799,94745777872# US (Chicago) 

Meeting Agenda: Agenda

Meeting Materials:

March 18, 2021 Meeting Minutes

Care Connections of Northern Iowa Policies and Procedures - Amended

Care Connections of Northern Iowa Policies and Procedures - Summary of Changes

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) 101 Presentation

MENTAL HEALTH & DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETINGS

2021 Meetings -- Agenda -- Minutes -- Materials

2020 Meetings -- Agenda -- Minutes -- Materials

2019 Meetings -- Agenda -- Minutes -- Materials

2018 Meetings -- Agenda--Minutes--Materials

2017 Meetings -- Agenda--Minutes--Materials

Resources:

MHDS Commission Members 2021

Annual Reports:

MHDS Commission Biennial Report for 2020

MHDS Commission Annual Report for 2019

MHDS Commission Biennial Report for 2018

MHDS Commission Annual Report for 2017

Reports & Recommendations:

2019 Cost Increase Recommendation Letter

2018 Cost Increase Recommendation Letter

2017 Cost Increase Recommendation Letter

Additional information:

MHDS Commission Overview and Duties

Regarding Commission Meetings and Public Access

Meeting notices and other information are distributed by email prior to Commission meetings. For current information about Commission meetings and activities, or to be added to the electronic distribution list to receive meeting notices, contact:

Wendy DePhillips
Division of Mental Health & Disability Services
Iowa Department of Human Services
Hoover State Office Building, 5th Floor
1305 E. Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: 515-242-5881
Fax: 515-564-4166
Email: wdephil@dhs.state.ia.us