[Neighbors] FW: BernCo News Release: BernCo Announces Recruitment for Behavioral Health Advisory Board

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From: BernCo Neighborhood Coordination
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Subject: BernCo News Release: BernCo Announces Recruitment for Behavioral
Health Advisory Board

For Immediate Release     

July 25, 2024

Estevan Vásquez

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

CELL: 505.250.7848

EMAIL: fevasquez at bernco.gov <mailto:shaunpena at bernco.gov> 

BERNCO.GOV

BernCo Announces Recruitment for Behavioral Health Advisory Board

Bernalillo County, N.M. – BernCo is pleased to announce the commencement of
recruitment for the newly established Behavioral Health Advisory Board
(BHAB). This initiative follows the recent passage of an ordinance which
established the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Authority. The BHAB aims
to enhance the county’s efforts in building a comprehensive, integrated, and
community-based behavioral health system of care.

Purpose of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board: The primary duties of the
BHAB are to:

*	Advocate for individuals and families with serious mental illness,
severe emotional disturbance, neurobiological and behavioral disorders,
substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and those experiencing
housing insecurity.
*	Encourage the development of a comprehensive, integrated,
community-based behavioral health system of care.
*	Advise the Behavioral Health Authority (BHA) on populations served,
best practice approaches, specific services and programs, and elements of
proposals, including outcomes and data.
*	Annually review and assess progress on the strategic plan and report
findings and recommendations to the County Commission.
*	Review evaluations and performance of 10% of programs at random
annually and issue a report on findings.

“We need diverse perspectives and experiences to create a robust and
effective Behavioral Health Advisory Board,” says Wayne Lindstrom, deputy
county manager for the Behavioral Health Division. “It’s an opportunity to
make a lasting impact on our community's wellbeing."

Membership and Terms: BHAB members will serve two-year terms and will be
appointed by the Bernalillo County Commission to at-large positions, with
the possibility of renewal. The board will consist of the following members:

*	Hospital/Health System Representative
*	Representative from the behavioral health provider field with
expertise in substance abuse and/or mental health
*	Two Public Safety Representatives (Law Enforcement, ACS, Fire,
Dispatch, etc.)
*	Courts Representative
*	Community Health Worker Representative
*	Peer Support Worker Representative (informed lived experience)
*	City of Albuquerque Representative
*	Housing Services Representative
*	Youth Services Representative
*	Indigenous Peoples’ Representative
*	New Mexico Department of Behavioral Health Services
*	Disability Rights Representative
*	LGBTQ++ Representative
*	The Deputy County Manager (DCM) will serve as a non-voting
ex-officio member.

Meetings: The BHAB will meet no less than monthly, with additional meetings
called at the discretion of the board chairperson. Meeting dates, agendas,
and minutes will be available on the Bernalillo County website: Meeting Link
<https://bernalillocountynm.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/1141-Behavioral-Health-A
dvisory-Board> .

How to Apply: Individuals interested in serving on the BHAB are encouraged
to submit an application here
<https://bernalillocountynm.iqm2.com/Citizens/Board/Vacant#Department1141> .

About the Bernalillo County Behavioral Health Authority: The BHA, which is
organized as a division within BernCo, aims to implement a planned, phased
approach to enhance existing county resources to build an evidence-based and
trauma-responsive system of behavioral health care and support. This
initiative works collaboratively with national, state, and local partners to
provide immediate access to high-quality care and support for those seeking
behavioral health services.

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About Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous
county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government
provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in
Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents
living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs
approximately 2,800 people and has an annual operating budget, capital
investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials
include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff
and treasurer.                

 <http://www.bernco.gov/>  <http://www.bernco.gov/>
<http://www.bernco.gov/> Estevan Vásquez

Communications Coordinator

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Communications Services

415 Silver Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

CELL: 505.250.7848

EMAIL:  <mailto:fevasquez at bernco.gov> fevasquez at bernco.gov

Free parking available for BernCo @ Alvarado Square customers is located on
the southwest corner of 5th and Silver, 506 Silver Ave SW, in Downtown
Albuquerque.

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