Washington State Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) is recruiting for new members with lived experience

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 04/09/2024 10:55 AM PDT

April 5, 2024

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Washington State Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) is recruiting for new members with lived experience

The Washington State Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) advises and educates the Washington Health Care Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) on planning and implementing effective, integrated behavioral health services by promoting individual choice, prevention, and recovery in Washington State.

The BHAC is actively recruiting new members with lived system experience with mental health and substance use disorders and seeking new members from our tribal, young adult and LGBTQ+ communities.

Eligible members with lived experience can qualify for a stipend to support their ability to participate fully in the work of the council. Members can earn $45.00 an hour, up to $200.00 a day, participating in the council. Travel expenses including meals, gas, and lodging, are also covered for members at the current per diem rates.

Learn about BHAC

BHAC meeting information

Council meetings are held the second Tuesday of every odd month from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Olympia. Meetings are open to the public with an option to attend virtually.

Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 14, at the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA), 626 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

For more information email BHAC Coordinator Nathan Lusk

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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