Advocate Information
Mental Health Advocate serves Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie and Shelby Counties.
The Mental Health Advocate is appointed by the Court to advocate for persons under a mental health court commitment per Chapter 229 of the Iowa Code. When an advocate is assigned, the advocate assists people with the following:
- Understanding and following the court’s commitment order
- Providing information regarding the rights of a committed person
- Giving support, answering questions, investigating concerns and making needed referrals
- Informing the court if the services of an attorney are necessary
Contact
Cindy Goodin, Mental Health Advocate
227 S. 6th St. Ste. 128
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
cgoodin@pottcounty-ia.net
Phone: (712) 328-5774
Fax: (712) 328-5668
