The Health and Human Services Coordinating Council (HHSCC) is a voluntary group of citizens appointed by the HOTCOG Executive Committee and consists of at least one representative from each county in the HOTCOG planning and services area. It is composed of persons representing the needs of the health and human services consumers. The HHSCC is composed of older persons, minority individuals, persons with disabilities, caregiver of person with disabilities, advocates for health and human service provider organizations, advocates for transportation provider organizations, advocates for supportive services organizations, local elected officials, the general public and persons with leadership experience. The HHSCC also has representatives who are asked to serve (with no voting privilege) because of their special knowledge or experience in health and human service policies and issues. Persons serving in this capacity may be from within or outside the HOTCOG service area and may include representatives from the agencies receiving funds from or awarding funds to the Heart of Texas Council of Governments.

The HHSCC meets the 4th (fourth) Wednesday of the month in the Heart of Texas Council of Governments Board Room, located at 300 Franklin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701-2244. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 254-756-7822.

Contact:       Sara Schindler
                   Administrative Technician II
                   254-756-7822