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We also distribute <,,jr "Directory of Human Services" as well as di- rectories on mental health services, services for the mentally handi- capped, services for the physically disabled, services for the unem- ployed, services for displaced homemakers, parenting programs, emer- gency programs, and energy programs. In addition, we have produced several video tape and slide shows. STAFF DELCRIPTION: -'he West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board is staffed by a full ime Executive Director, a Part-T.me Planner, a full-time Coordinato., a full-time Secretary, a part-time bookkeeper, and a full-time Energy Assistance Coordinator. Organizational structure: The .hest ;'zrinepin Human Services Board of Directors consists cE two citizen representatives appointed by each municipality. These appointed Board members then elect 14 additional board members who are service providers, advocates or people with special skills to aid the Board. ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVIC^S: The West Hennepin Human Services Planning Board advocates wit', aLlcisionmakers such as Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota Lo provide service in a decentralized format to the residents of West Hennepin County. This effort is critical for sub- urban residents to have equal opportunity and access services as do their urban counterparts. We also work for the es,ablishment of new or expanded services when a need is documented through our research and needs assessment process. ExL.,nples of specific program develop- ment resulting from efforts of West Hennepin Human Services include: Community potion for Suburban Hennepin which hay brought in 1/4 million dollars of federal and state anti -poverty funds; West Hennepin Com- munity Center for Mentally Handicapped Citizens, Domestic A e Inter- ventirn projects in several West Hennepin Cities; The MEEL ite Jobs Program; The Suburban. House Doctor Program; four suburban _. sident- ial treatment programs for chronically mentally ill people; a fr co-op in St. Louis Park; County and Federal funding for emergenc., service program; t'^•' suburban federally funded energy assistance pro- fram; Senior healt; Greening programs; West Metro Coordinated Trans- portatio- Project; parenting education programs in a number of school districts; parents anonymous group; suburban detox programs; and decentralized county programs such as the Ridgedale Service Center.