Staff

The Mental Disabilities Board of Visitors operates a full-time office in Helena and a full-time legal office at Montana State Hospital.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 200804, Helena, MT 59620-0804

Manage and administer the Mental Disabilities Board of Visitors activities
Advocate for the rights of persons with developmental disabilities at Montana Developmental Center
Advocate for the rights of persons with mental illnesses receiving services from mental health facilities
Respond to consumer requests for assistance
Investigate allegations of consumer abuse and neglect
Participate in public mental health and developmental disability service system stakeholder activities

Jeremy has been with the Mental Disabilities Board of Visitors since June 21, 2021 and has:
- 10+ years experience working in the mental health field in both community and residential based settings
- 2003 graduate of the University of Montana-Western (Bachelors – Business Administration)
- 2017 graduate of Montana State University-Billings (Masters – Health Administration)

P.O. Box 177, Warm Springs, MT 59756-0177

Provide legal representation for patients in involuntary commitment proceedings
Represent patients' interests in grievances, involuntary medication reviews, and forensic reviews
Ensure that patients' legal rights are protected

Craig has been with the Mental Disabilities Board of Visitors since October 15, 2002 and has:
- 17 years experience working in the mental health field as an attorney for Montana State Hospital patients
- Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines from 1994 - 1997
- 2001 graduate of the University of Montana School of Law

Vera has advocated for patients at Montana State Hospital since 2017, and has:
- a background in small business and journalism, and previously worked for The Montana Standard and other news publications as a graphic designer, reporter and photographer. She is also a freelance writer.