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Mental Health Services: Mental Health Board

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NEXT MENTAL HEALTH BOARD MEETING: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. On the Agenda: The Youth Development Initiative San Mateo County Health Department 225 37th Avenue, Room 100, San Mateo  Meetings are open to the public. For more information, call 650-573-2544 Age-Focused Committee meetings meet on the first Wednesday of the month prior to the Board Meeting.  Meetings are open to the public.  Please call 650-573-2544 to confirm time and location. Older Adult Services Committee 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Heart and Soul, 500A 2nd Avenue, San Mateo Adult Services Committee 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m at 225 37th Avenue, San Mateo Children and Youth Services Committee 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 225 37th Avenue, San Mateo Who We Are San Mateo County has an active Mental Health Board, consisting of families, consumers, professional and interested citizens, whose composition and functions are set by California statutes.  Along with the fifteen appointed members, there are two Youth Commissioner positions and a seat held by a member of the Board of Supervisors, or his/her representative.  What We Do The MHB reviews and evaluates the mental health needs of consumers and their families. It advises the Board of Supervisors and the local Mental Health Director concerning local mental health programs. It ensures that citizens and professionals are involved at all stages of the planning process. It reviews the Mental Health budget and makes an annual report to the Board of Supervisors. When & Where We Meet The MHB meets on the first Wednesdays of the month at 3:00 p.m.  Meetings are usually held at the Health Department, 225 37th Avenue, Room 100, San Mateo.  Occasionally meetings are held at other community sites as part of the Board's outreach efforts.  We encourage community members to attend the monthly meetings, which include timely presentations about the array of mental health programs and services provided within the County.  Public comments are encouraged and welcomed.     Mental Health Board Age-Focused Committees The MHB also has three age-focused committees that meet on the first Wednesday of the month prior to the 3 p.m. Board meeting.  The meetings are open to the public and participants usually consist of: the Mental Health Manager for the particular age group, Mental Health Board members, various service agency representatives, providers, and interested community members.  These committees make occasional site visits to different locations and mental health programs throughout the County.  During these visits, committee members meet with staff, and when possible, clients and family members to engage in meaningful, informative dialogue.  This is one of the ways of promoting the County's commitment to providing excellence in delivery of care. 2008 Mental Health Board Meeting Minutes January  February March April May   Mental Health Board Meeting Archives 2007  2006    2005