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• Behavioral Health Advisory Board

  Behavioral Health Advisory Board

  The County’s Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) is a 20-member citizen board created as a result of state legislation. Members are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. BHAB’s purpose is to review and evaluate the community’s behavioral health needs, services, programs, facilities, and procedures to ensure citizen and professional involvement in the planning process. In addition to BHAB’s regular monthly meeting, there are meetings held throughout the month that are open to the public with opportunities for public comment, reference the table below for more details. Members of the public may request to be added to an email distribution list to receive BHAB meeting notices.

  For more information on BHAB, including how to attend or participate, email BHS or call 619-563-2700.

  BHAB Meetings

  Meeting	Date	Time	Meeting Format
  Behavioral Health Advisory Board	Every 1st Thursday of the month	2:30pm-5:00pm	In person and virtual options See the BHAB webpage for more information including meeting agenda
  Behavioral Health Advisory Board Executive Committee	Every 3rd Thursday of the month	1:00pm-2:15pm	In person and virtual options See the BHAB webpage for more information including meeting agenda
  Pathways to Continuum of Care for Children, Youth, and Adults Impacted by Alcohol and other Drugs Subcommittee	Every 2nd Monday of the month	3:00pm-4:30pm	Virtual meeting Click here to be added to the distribution list
  Re-entry Support for Justice-Involved Youth and Adults Subcommittee	Every 4th Monday of the month	3:30pm-5:00pm	Virtual meeting Click here to be added to the distribution list

• BHS Stakeholder Engagement Opportunities

  BHS Stakeholder Enagagement Opportunities

  See below for more opportunities to connect and engage with the behavioral health community. BHS is modifying existing convenings and piloting new activities to create more inclusive options to connect with the department.

  For more information on BHS Councils and public convenings, including how to attend or participate, email BHS or call 619-563-2700.

  Meeting	Date	Time	Meeting Format
  North County Community Leadership Team	Every 1st Wednesday of the month	10am-12pm	In-person
  East Region Behavioral Health Solutions Workgroup	Every 3rd Thursday of the month	10:30am-12pm	In-person
  North Central Behavioral Health Workgroup	Every 2nd Wednesday of the month	11am-12:30pm	In-person
  Central Region Health and Well-Being Workgroup	Every 4th Monday of the month	1:30pm-3:30pm	Locations and formats vary per month
  South Region Behavioral and Mental Health Workgroup	Every 1st Wednesday of the month	9:30am-10:30am	Virtual meeting
  NAMI Peer Council	Every 3rd Tuesday of the month	2pm-3:30pm	Virtual meeting
  North Inland Faith Based Partnership Council	Bi-monthly, 2nd Thursday of the month	10:30am-12:30pm	In-person One Safe Place, 1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd, San Marcos, CA 92069
  Housing Council	Bi-monthly (even months), 1st Thursday of the month	11:30am-1pm	Virtual meeting
  Cultural Competency Resource Team	Every 1st Friday of the month	10am-11:30am	Virtual meeting
  BHS System of Care Councils	Coming soon

• County Harm Reduction & Prevention Groups

  San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Taskforce

  The San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Taskforce unites the former Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force and Methamphetamine Strike Force under a new name and mission. Since May 2021, the Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Taskforce addresses the overuse and misuse of prescription and illicit drugs and works to prevent overdose deaths by engaging prevention, public health, public safety partners, other sector partners, and community members.

  The taskforce has multiple subcommittees and over 200 stakeholders and members who work collaboratively to change policies, practices, and norms to connect communities to prevention, harm reduction, and treatment resources. Contact BHS via email or by calling 619-563-2700 for more information on San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Taskforce and subcommittee meetings.

  Taskforce Meetings at a Glance

  Meeting	Meeting Cadence
  San Diego County Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Taskforce	Meetings held quarterly; date and time varies
  NSW/Meth & Families/Prevention Committees	Meetings held bi-monthly; date and time varies
  Safe Disposal Committee	Meetings held twice yearly; date and time varies

  Alcohol Policy Panel of San Diego County

  The Alcohol Policy Panel is a coalition of community leaders from diverse sectors of San Diego County who convene to prevent binge and underage drinking through policy and advancement.

  The Marijuana Prevention Initiative

  The Marijuana Prevention Initiative works to reduce youth access to marijuana by increasing public awareness regarding the adverse effects resulting from youth marijuana use.