Mental Health Advisory Councils

Mental Health Advisory Councils serve as advisory committees on the state level as well as in counties throughout Minnesota.  The requirement that Human Services have a permanent task force relating to mental health is written into law under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 245.466 and 245.4875, Subd. 5 and the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 402.03. 

Information related to the State Advisory Council 

State Advisory Council

State Advisory Council Statutes (State and Federal)

Information related to Local Advisory Councils (LACs)

Local Advisory Council (LAC) Statute

To learn more about your Local Mental Health Advisory Council, please contact the Social Service Director in your county. 

County Social Services