New Executive Director and Executive Administrator Named at LTMHC

There have been recent changes to the staff at the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission. Jazmin Lopez has been promoted to the role of Executive Director of the Commission, since the retirement of Ron Melka in mid-December. She had been with the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission for three years in the role of Executive Administrator. Jazmin has worked in the mental health and legal field for over 17 years, advocating for people with disabilities. She received her BA in Legal Studies from Dominican University and her MA in Human Services from Concordia University Chicago. She is also an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional and a First Aid Mental Health Instructor.

Taking the role of Executive Administrator is Mariam Ahmad, who oversees the daily activities of the mental health office. Mariam has extensive experience in banking, organizing community events for the Village of Bridgeview and has been a Bridgeview Park District Commissioner for over 10 years.

Both Lopez and Ahmad will advocate for equal access to mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental disability services for residents throughout the Township.

About the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission: The Lyons Township Mental Health Commission is charged by Illinois Statute to plan, fund and monitor community-based services for people with mental health and substance use disorder, as well as for those who suffer from developmental disabilities. Created in 1972 pursuant to a township-wide referendum, the Commission provides community grants-in-aid and other funding to local agencies that provide direct services to Lyons Township residents in need. Funding is generated by a small annual property tax distributed by the Commission after careful planning and assessment of need. Since its inception over 50 years ago, the Commission has disbursed over $100 million in community-based support to assist Lyons Township residents. Mission Statement Lyons Township Mental Health Commission Advances a Network of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, And Substance Abuse Services For Creating A Healthier Community.