California Association of Local Behavioral Health Boards & Commissions

California Association of Local Behavioral Health Boards & Commissions CALBHB/C supports the work of California's 59 local behavioral health boards and commissions by providing resources, communication & statewide advocacy.

CALBHB/C was established in 1993 as a 501(c)(3).

The Spring 2026 Newsletter has been posted! https://www.calbhbc.org/newsletter2.htmlThank you to everyone who serves on ...
04/10/2026

The Spring 2026 Newsletter has been posted!

https://www.calbhbc.org/newsletter2.html

Thank you to everyone who serves on or supports the work of one of CA’s 59 local behavioral health boards and commissions!

Whether you are new to a board or commission, an experienced member, or a behavioral health agency staff member, do not hesitate to contact us with questions ([email protected]).

Key resources are in the Best Practices Handbook and on the CALBHB/C Website, www.calbhbc.org

California’s open meeting law, “The Brown Act” has been updated. Changes impacting local advisory boards / commissions t...
11/11/2025

California’s open meeting law, “The Brown Act” has been updated. Changes impacting local advisory boards / commissions take effect January 1, 2026.

Changes include:
➢ Remote Attendance without posting physical address: All advisory board/commission members may attend meetings by teleconference without posting a physical address if certain requirements are met. (Must be approved by Governing Body (usually Board of Supervisors) every 6 months and by the board/commission. There must be a physical location open to the public, with at least one staff member present.)
➢ Additional remote attendance allowances are available if the item above is not enacted.
➢ Provide copy of the Brown Act: All board/commission members should receive a copy of the Brown Act.

View highlighted changes in CALBHB/C’s updated Brown Act Resources: www.calbhbc.org/brown-act

Integrated su***de prevention practices are recommended within education, healthcare, justice and other local systems. K...
09/16/2025

Integrated su***de prevention practices are recommended within education, healthcare, justice and other local systems.

Key Components and Promising Practices are summarized in CALBHB/C's Su***de Prevention Issue Brief. Find this and more on our website: https://www.calbhbc.org/su***de.html

CALBHB/C's Issue Brief: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention and Treatment of Alcohol & Drug Related Conditions https...
09/03/2025

CALBHB/C's Issue Brief: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention and Treatment of Alcohol & Drug Related Conditions https://www.calbhbc.org/sudbrief.html

Links to articles, webinars, definitions and treatment information: calbhbc.org/substance-use-disorder-sud

07/31/2025

Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness | This two-hour film (link is below) features first-person accounts from more than 20 young people, confronting the issues of stigma, discrimination, awareness, and silence, and, in doing so, help advance a shift in the public perception of mental health concerns today.

Stream the film here: https://www.pbs.org/.../hiding-plain-sight-youth-mental.../

Navigating Federal Cuts: A Presentation with CalHHS YouTube VideoFollowing the recent signing of H.R. 1 into law, Califo...
07/29/2025

Navigating Federal Cuts: A Presentation with CalHHS YouTube Video
Following the recent signing of H.R. 1 into law, California continues its mission to protect the health and well-being of all Californians. View an important presentation on how these changes will impact Californians featuring DHCS Director Michelle Baass, California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Secretary Kim Johnson, California Department of Social Services Director Jennifer T***a, and Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman.
https://youtu.be/cPgC0d_EqUo

The Summer 2025 Newsletter has been posted! www.calbhbc.org/newsletterThank you to everyone who serves on or supports t...
07/18/2025

The Summer 2025 Newsletter has been posted! www.calbhbc.org/newsletter

Thank you to everyone who serves on or supports the work of one of CA’s 59 local behavioral health boards and commissions!

Whether you are new to a board or commission, an experienced member, or a behavioral health agency staff member, do not hesitate to contact us with questions ([email protected]).

Key resources are in the Best Practices Handbook and on the CALBHB/C Website, www.calbhbc.org

CRDP Funding Reinstated! Thank you to the CA Legislature and Governor Newsom for maintaining the CA Reducing Disparities...
07/03/2025

CRDP Funding Reinstated! Thank you to the CA Legislature and Governor Newsom for maintaining the CA Reducing Disparities (CRDP) project funding. Thank you for investing in practices that increase behavioral wellness!

07/03/2025

The L.A. County Behavioral Health Commission is seeking to recruit members-at-large. Commission members advise the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, the local mental/behavioral health director, and the substance abuse prevention and control director on issues impacting the county's behavioral health system.

Applicants must meet qualifications and apply by June 1, 2025, to be considered. To apply, scan the QR code or click the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=SHJZBzjqG0WKvqY47dusgVNqzm_uKtRJiocOMfW0kItUM1dNRzBOR085QVQ2MktKWEg1UDZTUzJKRS4u

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