County of Marin Health and Human Services

Marin County Behavioral Health Board

The Behavioral Health Board (BHB) meets once a month to review and evaluate the community's behavioral health needs and to advise the county's Behavioral Health Director and the Board of Supervisors on any aspect of the local behavioral health programs. Meeting dates, times, locations, agenda and minutes can be found on this page under "Meetings and Minutes."

 The County has approved a $50/meeting stipend for Board and Commission members who meet certain criteria. See Stipend 1-Pager attachment on this page.

The Marin County Behavioral Health Board is an advisory board established within the State Welfare and Institutions Code with the purpose of reviewing and evaluating the mental health and substance use programs, services, facilities and needs of the County. Given County, Health and Human Services, and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services goals to create a more equitable County, the Behavioral Health Board has an instrumental role in supporting and ensuring equitable outcomes that meet the behavioral health needs of underserved populations in the County.

We are looking for new Board Members!

HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 329, Administration Building, Marin Civic Center (415-473-7331) or access the application online

Qualifications:

Not less than 50% of the board shall be consumers and families of consumers, who are receiving or have received behavioral health services. The remaining members of the Board shall represent the public interest.

  • A “consumer” is an individual who has received behavioral health (mental health or substance use) services.
  • A “family member” is an individual that is the parent, spouse, domestic partner, significant other, sibling, or adult child of a consumer.
  • A “public interest” is an individual interested in or knowledgeable about behavioral health issues.

We are looking for:

  • People with diverse racial / ethnic backgrounds
  • People with lived experience
  • Transition Age Youth (ages 18 – 25 years) 
  • Representation from all across Marin  County

Staffing: 

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
(415) 473-6809
Email: tlavie@marincounty.org

Administered By: 

  • The County of Marin

Purpose / Duties: 

To represent and advocate for the behavioral health needs of the people of Marin by being fully informed on all related issues in order to promote a creative, comprehensive and dynamic behavioral health system of care. To inform and advise the Behavioral Health Director and Board of Supervisors on behalf of clients, families, and the community-at-large. To facilitate communication between the community, mental health service providers, substance use providers and Board of Supervisors to ensure that the system is responsive to our community needs. To promote education, prevention and early intervention and to meet the needs of the underserved populations in the County.

Term Length: 

3 years per term; may apply for a maximum of 3 consecutive appointments.

Number of Members: 

15

Reimbursements for Expenses / Per Diem: 

The County has approved a $50/meeting stipend for Board and Commission members who meet certain criteria. See Stipend 1-Pager attachment on this page.

Time and Day of Meetings: 

Second Tuesday of every month from 6:00pm-7:30pm

How to Apply: 

Applications may be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 329, Administration Building, Marin Civic Center (415-473-7331), or access the General Application online.

Members of This Board

If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in a County program, service or activity, requests for accommodations may be made by calling (415) 473-4381 (Voice) 473-3232 (TDD/TTY) or by e-mail at disabilityaccess@marincounty.org at least four work days in advance of the event. Copies of documents are available in alternative formats, upon request.