Behavioral Health Advisory Board
Purpose Statement and Board Priorities
The purpose of the County of San Diego Behavioral Health Advisory Board is to review and evaluate the community’s behavioral health needs, services, programs, facilities, and procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement in the planning process.
Priorities of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) for 2024
Each year, the
Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) identifies behavioral health
priorities that enhance BHAB’s value to the community and may inform
the establishment of BHAB subcommittees. The priorities listed below,
as identified by BHAB members through member discussion at BHAB
convenings, focus on behavioral health policy implications while
acknowledging the intersection with criminal justice and community
engagement.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY IMPLICATIONS
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California Proposition 1
- Maintain awareness and advise on County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services (BHS) programs and services impacted by the implementation of Proposition 1.
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Senate Bill (SB) 43
- Advise and maintain awareness of SB 43 implementation planning in San Diego County.
- Advise on SB 43 community engagement efforts to build awareness and knowledge among key audiences.
- Advise on SB 43 peace officer and clinician trainings.
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