Call to Order- 15 minutes
Welcome and Introductions
Introduce Commission Members and Staff
Oath of Office- Blaine Thomas
Behavioral Health Commision Chair discussion - 5 minutes
Board Training: Blaine Thomas - 30 minutes
Discussion_ Senate Bill 27 Behavioral System Amendments, Senator Vickers, Rep. Eliason 15 minutes
Presentation of Behavioral Health Master Plan: Laura Summers - 20 minutes
Overview of Commission role and responsibilities: On or before December 31, 2024, the commission shall provide a report to the Legislature that includes:
(a) recommendations for behavioral health measures and targets to be included in the next update to the master plan;
(b) recommendations for consolidating into the commission other commissions, committees, subcommittees, task forces, working groups, or other bodies pertaining to behavioral health;
(c) recommendations on the next steps for reviewing and potentially redefining state law and program options regarding county-based behavioral health services; and
(d) recommendations on key budget priorities and key legislative policies for the 2025 General Session and thereafter. staff- 10 minutesIntroduction to Subcommittees - 20 minutes
Behavioral Health Crisis Response Commision - Ross VanVranken
Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Committee - Patrick Fleming
Statewide Suicide Prevention Committee - Ash Fletcher-Garcia
Education and Mental Health Coordinating Committee - Rebecca Dutson, Rep. Ballard
Update on Commission Staff Positions - 5 minutes
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Geri Jardine within three business days prior to the meeting date. Geri can be reached at 801-538-4139.