Seven Counties Seeking New Members for Board of Directors

Seven Counties Services, Inc. is seeking new members for its Board of Directors. Seven Counties, a private, non-profit corporation, is the state-designated regional behavioral health center for Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble counties of Kentucky. Seven Counties is looking to attract community-minded individuals who wish to offer their time and efforts in pursuit of the agency's mission to build healthy communities by helping individuals and families who are affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, addictions and abuse realize their potential.

Seven Counties is nationally recognized for its innovative and effective programming and fully accredited by the Joint Commission. The organization is the largest non-profit, non-hospital organization and 25th largest employer in the Louisville metro area. More than 1,400 clinical and administrative staff members and 400 volunteers create and deliver quality services to approximately 30,000 persons each year.

Board applicants must reside in the service region and must mirror the demographics of the region served. At this time, the Board of Directors is particularly encouraging individuals representing minority populations to apply.

All applications will be reviewed by the board's Nominating Committee; some will be selected for a 30-minute interview. The Nominating Committee will make its recommendations to the Board of Directors. Board members should be prepared to commit at least eight hours per month to volunteer activities, including attendance at monthly board and committee meetings and community functions. Travel expenses are reimbursed. The Board of Directors meets on the last Thursday of every month for approximately two hours (3:00-5:00, at 11001 Bluegrass Parkway); members are also expected to serve on at least two committees, most of which meet for approximately 90 minutes a month. There are various functions during the year that board members are expected to support/attend. At this time, and for the foreseeable future, one of the board's major goals is to increase advocacy efforts with local, state and federal elected officials, as well as business and community leaders, to encourage the adoption of laws, regulations, and policies that effectively assist persons with behavioral health concerns in our communities. There are a number of exciting opportunities ahead for this organization and we are looking for dynamic, active community leaders to help us achieve our goals.

Persons interested in serving their community through this rewarding volunteer opportunity should contact Karen McMillan at the Seven Counties' Corporate Office in Louisville at 502-589-8600, ext. 1296, by e-mail at kmcmillan@sevencounties.org, or write to: Board of Directors, Seven Counties Services, Inc., 101 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40202-1451.

For more information about Seven Counties Services, Inc., visit www.sevencounties.org.