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Behavioral Health Commission

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The Behavioral Health Commission advises the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services on the community’s mental health and substance use needs.

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Description

The commission reviews programs, services, facilities, agreements and policies, and submits an annual report to the Board of Supervisors. It also ensures meaningful citizen and professional involvement in behavioral health planning and recommends the appointment of the Behavioral Health Director.

Service Focus

Advisory oversight of behavioral health and recovery services, including mental health and substance use treatment, prevention and community engagement.

Membership

  • 22 members total
  • 19 members appointed by the Board of Supervisors, as required by Welfare & Institutions Code §5604
  • Terms: three years (Oct. 1–Sept. 30) with a maximum of four consecutive terms (12 years total)
  • Membership must reflect one-third clients, one-third family members and one-third community members

Key Functions

  • Reviews and evaluates community behavioral health needs, services and facilities
  • Advises the Board of Supervisors and Behavioral Health Director on all aspects of the local program
  • Ensures citizen and professional involvement in planning processes
  • Submits an annual report on the needs and performance of the behavioral health system

Meetings

The BHC meets the first Wednesday of every month, excluding July and December. The public may join the meeting in-person at 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas – Atrium, San Mateo, CA 94403 or virtually via Zoom. For the meeting topic and Zoom information, see the meeting schedule here: Behavioral Health Commission – San Mateo County Health

Apply

To apply for the Behavioral Health Commission, click here.

Contact

Jei Africa, Director
jafrica@smcgov.org

Kristie Lui, Staff Liaison
kflui@smcgov.org

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 235
San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: 650-573-2544 

BHC Meetings

Our next meeting is in January 2027

Behavioral Health Commission

Standing Committee Meetings

Chaired by Commissioner Paul Nichols

This committee meets the first Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Virtual Meeting location: Zoom | Meeting ID: 972 2597 9612

 

Chaired by Commissioner Leticia Bido

This committee meets the third Wednesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Hybrid Meeting Locations:
In-person: 2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Suite 201, San Mateo, CA 94403
Virtual: Zoom | Meeting ID: 983 9161 3998

 

Chaired by Commissioner Jean Perry

This committee meets the third Wednesday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hybrid Meeting Locations:
In-person at 2000 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Suite 209, San Mateo, CA 94403
Virtual: Zoom | Meeting ID: 856 9452 8459

 

 

Chaired by Commissioner Frieda Edgette

This committee meets the third Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m.

Hybrid Meeting Locations:
In-person at allcove (2600 S El Camino Real Suite 300, San Mateo)
Virtual: TBA

Events

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