Behavioral Health Commission

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 in the library below.

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