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Government Type

Special Service District

Entity

Wasatch Behavioral Health Services Special Service District

Public Body

Wasatch Behavioral Health Services Special Service District Board

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Notice Title

Wasatch Behavioral Health Authority Board Minutes August 22, 2026

Notice Tags

Mental Health, Substance Use

Notice Type(s)

Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

August 22, 2026 09:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

August 22, 2026 09:19 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

08/22/26 09:19 AM

Description/Agenda

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF WASATCH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. WITH THE ANCHOR LOCATION FOR SAID MEETING TO BE LOCATED AT: WASATCH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WESTPARK BUILDING 750 NORTH FREEDOM BLVD., SUITE 300 PROVO, UTAH 84601 WHEN NECESSARY, BOARD MEMBERS MAY PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY WITH THE ANCHOR LOCATION AS STATED ABOVE GOVERNING AUTHORITY Commissioner Skyler Beltran BOARD PRESENT: Commissioner Brandon Gordon WASATCH BEHAVIORAL Randy Huntington, CEO HEALTH STAFF PRESENT: Bret Linton, CXO Brian Butler, COO Doralia Serrano, CFO Scott Taylor, Division Director Amy Buehler, Division Director Elizabeth Feil, Division Director Evan Morris, Human Resource Director Jennie Reese, Authority Board Secretary ALSO PRESENT: Brittany Thorley, Deputy County Attorney EXCUSED: Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Minutes for July 28, 2026, Governing Body of Wasatch Behavioral Health Special Service District Authority Board Meeting. MOTION: Motion to approve the minutes made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 REGULAR AGENDA 1. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Dalanhese Adaptive Psychiatry. 2. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Tranquil Mind Counseling. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #1 and #2 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 3. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Utah County and Wasatch Behavioral Health for Fiscal Year 2027 Contract Match. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #3 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 4. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Provo City School District Therapists and FFS. 5. Approve and Authorize the Signing of an Agreement with Provo Outreach Onsite Contract. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda items #4 and #5 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 6. Ratify the Approval and Authorization of signing of an Agreement with Utah Department of Health and Human Services-Medicaid Contract #A03429, Amendment 7, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the agreement through DocuSign. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #6 was made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 7. Approve the Financial Report for June 2026. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #7 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 8. Approve the Expenditure Report for June 2026. MOTION: Motion to approve agenda item #8 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 9. Directors' Briefing/QUAPI Report a. General Agency: Randy shared his excitement for the upcoming Commissioner's Cup Golf Tournament benefiting Giant Steps and thanked everyone involved in planning the event. He noted that the tournament at Spanish Oaks is fully registered and will include fundraising activities, prizes, and a special 9/11 tribute. Randy expressed appreciation for the significant effort that has gone into making the event a success and highlighted its value as a community engagement opportunity. b. Crisis and Intensive Services Division: Scott reported that Aspire Academy successfully completed its CARF survey and received renewed three-year accreditation. The program received only two follow-up recommendations, down from thirteen in the previous cycle. While the process was challenging, it provided valuable feedback and strengthened compliance efforts through enhanced documentation, policy updates, and quality improvement practices. c. Clinical and Community Services Division: Elizabeth provided an update on the Perinatal Mental Health Program, which is in its third year of a state grant. Since last July, the program has completed 37 intakes at Westpark, with additional clients served across other clinics. The program has 21 staff trained in perinatal mental health, including support for fathers, and two staff are pursuing certification. Specialized therapists are available to support individuals experiencing perinatal mental health concerns, and women's groups are offered in 8 to 10-week cycles, including virtual and seasonal options. d. Substance Use Disorder Division: Amy shared a client recovery story highlighting the impact of treatment and the role of honesty in recovery. The client recently celebrated 730 days of sobriety and expressed hope that others in treatment can achieve similar success through recovery and personal growth. e. Human Resources: Evan highlighted the HCSFAP state loan repayment program, noting that four employees, including a nurse practitioner, two therapists, and an RN, received awards this year. WBH matches 20% of the loan forgiveness amount, making the program a valuable retention tool. He explained that the program encourages long-term employee commitment and has been particularly effective in supporting recruitment and retention. MOTION: Motion to strike agenda items #10 through #13 made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0 10. Approve and set a date, time, and location for a Closed Meeting to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual or individuals for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the Regular Agenda. (If this item is not moved to the Consent Agenda, announce the vote of each board member.) 11. Approve and set a date, time, and location for a Closed Meeting for a strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, water rights, or water shares, for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the Regular Agenda. (If this item is not moved to the Consent Agenda, announce the vote of each board member.) 12. Approve and set a date, time, and location for a Closed Meeting for a strategy session to discuss the sale of real property, water rights, or water shares, previously publicly noticed for sale for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the Regular Agenda. (If this item is not moved to the Consent Agenda, announce the vote of each board member.) 13. Approve and set a date, time, and location for a Closed Meeting for a strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation for today's date, at this location, following the completion of the Regular Agenda. (If this item is not moved to the Consent Agenda, announce the vote of each board member.) PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. MOTION: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:19 a.m. made by Commissioner Gordon and seconded by Commissioner Beltran. Motion Passed 2-0

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Jennie Reese at the phone number (801) 852-4704 or via email at jreese@wasatch.org at least 2 business days before the meeting.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

750 North Freedom Blvd
Suite 300
Provo, UT 84601
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Contact Name

Jennie Reese

Contact Email

jreese@wasatch.org

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

September 22, 2026 01:45 PM

Notice Last Edited On

September 22, 2026 01:45 PM

Deadline Date

August 22, 2026 09:19 AM

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