Behavioral Health Advisory Committee

The Health and Human Services Commission established the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC) to serve as the planning council for the Mental Health Block Grant and the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant in accordance with the state's obligations under 42 U.S.C. §300x-3. The BHAC members serve as stakeholders for the behavioral health system, monitoring operations and recommend improvements for allocation and adequacy of behavioral health services across the state. Recommendations to the Health and Human Services system agencies regarding behavioral health services may relate to: Promotion of cross-agency coordination, state/local partnerships, and public/private partnerships in the funding and delivery of behavioral health services; Promotion of data-driven decision-making; Prevention of behavioral health issues and promotion of behavioral health wellness and recovery; Integration of services for both mental illness and s