Community Services of Cherokee County (also known as CPC, or Central Point of Coordination) includes Mental Health Administration and Case Management.

 

County Seat
Cherokee County Courthouse
520 West Main
Cherokee, IA 51012


Cherokee County, Iowa -
                            Community Services/Mental Health
 

Mental Health Administration:
The Central Point of Coordination (CPC) office is the entry point for accessing county mental health funding for individuals with disabilities. The responsibility of the CPC Administrator is to monitor all county MH/DD functions in Cherokee County. These functions may include, but are not limited to, providing intake services, determining eligibility for funding, service planning, and authorization of all MH/DD expenditures. The CPC Administrator also services as Cherokee County Case Management Director.

Cherokee County Case Management:
Responsibilities include completion of the intake process for case management referrals for services; facilitating the development of the Essential Lifestyle Plan and Individual Action Plan; assisting the individual to obtain needed services; monitor services in relation to the needs of the individual; participating in crisis intervention; mediate conflicts related to consumer services; maintains consumer files with correspondence and other required data; and advocates for consumers.

ALL APPLICANTS or their legal guardians MUST:
• Be 18 years of age,
• Be a citizen of the United States, and
• Complete a Central Point of Coordination (CPC) application.

Verification of income and resources in determining financial eligibility as well as verification of employment or disability may be required before the CPC makes final eligibility authorization.

 

Cherokee County MH/DD Services
Management Plan Annual Report FY11

 

Cherokee County Management Plan

 

FY2010-FY2012 Strategic Plan

FAQ's Forms

Address of
Community Services office:
203 East Bow Drive
PO Box 342
Cherokee, IA 51012



Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
 

Phone Number:
(712) 225-6700

FAX Number:
(712) 225-5839

Office Holder Name:
Central Point Coordinator
Lisa Langlitz
 

Employees in
Community Services Office:
Case Managers
Lynda Holmich
Dena Dungan

Community Services Links:
General Assistance

Veterans Affairs


Other Related Links
Iowa Department of Human Services MH/DD

Iowa General Assembly

Social Security Administration