EL DORADO COUNTY BEHAVORIAL HEALTH COMMISSION SEEKS MEMBERS
Published on September 25, 2025
EL DORADO COUNTY BEHAVORIAL HEALTH COMMISSION SEEKS MEMBERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contact: Carla Hass
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| September 25, 2025 |
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(530) 621-4609 |
(PLACERVILLE, CA) –
The El Dorado County Behavioral Health Commission is seeking to fill four vacant positions. Commissioners serve a 3-year term. Commission membership is comprised of volunteers from South Lake Tahoe and the West Slope of the County.
The Commission is looking for members who are committed to actively participating in monthly commission meetings and advancing services for consumers of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder services in the County. The Commission's authority is established in Welfare Institutions Code (WIC) 5604.
The Commission reviews and evaluates behavioral health needs, services, facilities and special problems where mental health or substance use disorder services are provided in the County. Both adult and children's services are reviewed and evaluated. The Commission advises the Board of Supervisors regarding the needs or concerns of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder services delivered by the County's Behavioral Health Division.
“We’re specifically looking for people who are family members of consumers of adult or children's behavioral health services in El Dorado County to serve on this commission,” said Behavioral Health director, Justine Collinsworth. ““Community members with lived experience, professional expertise, or a strong interest in behavioral health are encouraged to apply, especially those who can help represent all corners of our County to advise the Board of Supervisors,” she added.
The Commission meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month at 5 pm in the Board of Supervisors chambers located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA. Contact the Clerk of the Board at edc.cob@edcgov.us or by phone (530) 621-5390 or Contact Jim Abram, Behavioral Health Commission Chairman at jimabram@comcast.net or by phone at 530-306-3897 with any questions.
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