CREWS REMIND RESIDENTS TO USE HEATERS SAFELY. IF YOU HAVE IDEAS FOR IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, BERNALILLO COUNTY WANTS TO HEAR THEM. THEY’RE HOSTING A SESSION TODAY TO GET INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE VIRTUAL LISTENING SESSION IS FROM 5 TO 6:30 P.M. IT’S PART OF A NEW MEXICO STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REFORM AND INVESTMENT ACT. WE’LL POST A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE. COMMUNITY MEMBERS, PROVIDERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN
Bernalillo County looking to improve behavioral health
County hosting virtual community listening session to gather input as part of statewide reform efforts.
Bernalillo County hosts a virtual community listening session on Thursday to gather input on the Regional Behavioral Health Plan, part of the statewide Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (SB3). The session, being held via Zoom, invites residents, behavioral health providers, community organizations and stakeholders to share feedback on behavioral health needs, service gaps and priorities in the county and surrounding region.The county, serving as the accountable entity for the region, coordinated the session with the Administrative Office of the Courts to support the SB3 regional planning process. Participants have the opportunity to provide insights that will help shape a sustainable, locally driven system of care.Wayne Lindstrom, deputy county manager of the Behavioral Health Authority Division, emphasizes the importance of community involvement. “This is an opportunity for residents, providers and partners to help design a regional behavioral health system that truly reflects our community’s needs and strengths,” Lindstrom said.Additional listening sessions, including in-person or hybrid options, are expected to be scheduled in the coming weeks. For more information on the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act and upcoming engagement opportunities, visit bernco.gov/behavioral-health-authority.
Bernalillo County hosts a virtual community listening session on Thursday to gather input on the Regional Behavioral Health Plan, part of the statewide Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (SB3).
The session, being held via Zoom, invites residents, behavioral health providers, community organizations and stakeholders to share feedback on behavioral health needs, service gaps and priorities in the county and surrounding region.
The county, serving as the accountable entity for the region, coordinated the session with the Administrative Office of the Courts to support the SB3 regional planning process.
Participants have the opportunity to provide insights that will help shape a sustainable, locally driven system of care.
Wayne Lindstrom, deputy county manager of the Behavioral Health Authority Division, emphasizes the importance of community involvement.
“This is an opportunity for residents, providers and partners to help design a regional behavioral health system that truly reflects our community’s needs and strengths,” Lindstrom said.
Additional listening sessions, including in-person or hybrid options, are expected to be scheduled in the coming weeks.
For more information on the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act and upcoming engagement opportunities, visit bernco.gov/behavioral-health-authority.