advisory councils
The Thumb Alliance PIHP encourages people who receive public services for mental health and substance use disorders to participate in managing the Thumb Alliance PIHP. Staff members throughout the PIHP work to ensure that people who use services have a voice in developing the policies and practices that affect them.
Customer Input Group
The Customer Input Group is a regional workgroup for the six official Advisory Councils of the PIHP. It consists of 12 members -- four people who use services from each of the three counties. The group is able to explore issues in greater depth than the advisory councils. It meets quarterly and as needed.
Ombudsman Jordan Biga runs the group. To get involved, call Jordan at (810) 966-7842.
There are six Advisory Councils in the Thumb Alliance PIHP. The Advisory Councils are the main avenues of input to the PIHP for individuals who receive services. The councils also act as sounding boards for PIHP initiatives.
In St. Clair County, by far the most populous of the three counties, the CMH has a separate Advisory Council for each of the three populations it serves - adults with mental illnesses, individuals with developmental disabilities and children with severe emotional disturbances. Lapeer County CMH, Sanilac County CMH and the Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency each have one Advisory Council.
The Lapeer, Sanilac and Substance Abuse councils are made up of organizations and individuals who use services. The three St. Clair councils include people who use services, family members and representatives of the general public.
The regional advisory councils
Consumer Advisory Board of Sanilac County
Danielle Parpart
(810) 648-0330
Consumer Advisory Council of Lapeer County
Jackalyn Anderson
(810) 667-0500
Advisory Council for Families & Persons with Mental Illness of St. Clair County
Tracy Matthews
(810) 985-8900
Advisory Council for Families and Persons with Developmental Disabilities of St. Clair County
Tracy Duncan
(810) 985-8900
Child and Family Advisory of St. Clair County
Heidi Forgarty
(810) 985-8900
Advisory Council for Substance Abuse Coordinating Agency
Mike McCartan
(810) 985-8900
