SMAMHC is one of the 19 Adult Mental health Initiatives in Minnesota and is an 18-county Joint Powers entity. The counties in our region include Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift and Yellow Medicine. SMAMHC is committed to the partnerships and collaboration built with the Counties and Providers in the Southwestern 18-county region. We work together to inspire, provide hope, empowerment, and overall wellness. The SMAMHC is dedicated to improving the mental health of our region through strong partnerships and planning.
Programs and Services, we support in our region include but are not limited to:
- Core Adult Mental Health Services: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS), Intensive Residential Treatment (IRTS), Crisis Stabilization
- Housing Vouchers: Rental assistance to help maintain community housing and support to the West Bridge as Specialized Board and Lodge located in Marshall.
- Flexible Funds: Limited discretionary funds to meet individual needs of consumers (medication, housing, vocational and general needs)
Southwestern Minnesota Adult Mental Health Consortium monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month starting at 9:30 the location is the Lyon County Government Center in Marshall. The following is a list of dates for 2025:
Advisory Committee Meetings Governing Board Meetings (start at 10:30)
January 10th February 14th
February 14th May 9th
March 14th August 8th
April 11th November 14th
May 9th
June 13th
July 11th
August 8th
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
December 12th
If you would like more information on SMAMHC meetings contact Kimberly Holm at Kimberly.holm@smamhc.com