Minnesota Department of Health Grant Compliance
In accordance with Minnesota Statute 16B.98, Subdivision 5(d), Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center provides the following leadership and grant contact information.

Organizational Leadership
Erik Sievers, MBA, MSW, LICSW
Executive Director
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
Phone: (507) 453-6202

Grant Manager / Primary Grant Contact
Ryan Buhler
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
Email: ryanb@hvmhc.org
Phone: (507) 474-1822

Applicable Grants:

  • 2026 Safety Net Grant (Minnesota Department of Health)

  • 2026 Community Clinic Grant (Minnesota Department of Health)

Minnesota Department of Human Services Grant Compliance
In accordance with Minnesota Statute 16B.98, Subdivision 5(d), Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center provides the following leadership and grant contact information.

Organizational Leadership
Erik Sievers, MBA, MSW, LICSW
Executive Director
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
Phone: (507) 453-6202

Grant Manager / Primary Grant Contact
Jen Whetstone, MSW, LICSW
Children’s Community Based Clinical Director
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
Email: jenw@hvmhc.org
Phone: (507) 905-0663

Applicable Grants:

  • School Linked Behavioral Health Grant (MN Dept of Human Services)

  • Mental Health Supervision Grant (MN Dept of Human Services)