The Behavioral Health Advisory Board is an advisory commission serving both the County of Santa Cruz Board of Supervisors and the Health Services Agency's Director of Behavioral Health. The Behavioral Health Advisory Board provides support to the local behavioral health system through their primary responsibility of review, evaluation, and recommendations regarding the community's behavioral health needs, services, facilities, and special problems. The Behavioral Health Advisory Board also serves as an advocate for persons with substance use needs or mental illness.
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Behavioral Health Advisory Board Mission:
To obtain the highest quality and most effective Behavioral Health Services for the County.
Goals:
- Advise the Behavioral Health Division on current and ongoing issues and potential solutions as they relate to the quality and effectiveness of Behavioral Health Services for the County.
- Develop skills, identify resources, and utilize best practices to maximize the effectiveness of the Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Advisory Board.
- Increase community awareness on issues, services and solutions related to Behavioral Health to ensure inclusion and dissemination of accurate and relevant information.
Application Instructions for Appointment to a County Advisory Board
Xaloc Cabanes
Chair/1st District
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Kaelin Wagnermarsh
1st District
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Valerie Webb
2nd District |
Dean Kashino
2nd District |
Hugh McCormick
3rd District
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Michael Neidig
Vice-Chair/3rd District
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Antonio Rivas
4th District
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Jeffrey Arlt
Secretary/5th District
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Kimberly De Serpa
Board of Supervisors Member
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Patients' Rights Advocate Information
Advocacy, Inc., 5274 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley 95066
A non-profit corporation that provides rights protection and advocacy services for both mental health clients and the elderly. Call (831) 429-1913 or (831) 636-1638 for more information.
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