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.

Advisory Board Members

 Application Instructions for Appointment to a County Advisory Board

Xaloc Cabanes Chair/1st District Term Expires 04/01/2029	Kaelin Wagnermarsh 1st District Term Expires 04/01/2027	Valerie Webb 2nd District Term Expires 04/01/2027
Dean Kashino 2nd District Term Expires 04/01/2028	Hugh McCormick 3rd District Term Expires 04/01/2029	Michael Neidig Vice-Chair/3rd District Term Expires 04/01/2028
Antonio Rivas 4th District Term Expires 04/01/2029	Rachel Montoya 4th District Term Expires 04/01/2027	Jeffrey Arlt Secretary/5th District Term Expires 04/01/2028
Kimberly De Serpa Board of Supervisors Member	Natalie Stott Transitional Age Youth Term Expires 04/01/2028

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.

Meetings

Regularly scheduled Behavioral Health Advisory Board meetings are held the third Thursday of every month from 3:00– 5:00 PM at Health Services Agency, 1400 Emeline Avenue, Conference Room 206-207, Santa Cruz. There is no meeting in December.

The board may meet at an alternate location specified in the public notice. Changes to the schedule, including cancellations or special meetings, will be listed on this webpage as soon as information becomes available. 

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