Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County
BHB Liaison updates for board members
The board will receive updates from the BHB Liaison.
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The board will receive updates from the BHB Liaison.
The board receives a verbal report from Elisa Koff‑Ginsborg, Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Community Association.
The board receives a verbal report from TJ Ahmed, Behavioral Health Aide for Supervisor Ellenberg.
The board will approve the revised 2026 Behavioral Health Board and Committee meeting schedule.
Board will create a Heroes Awards Planning and Selection Ad Hoc Committee.
Board will receive the slate of officer nominees.
The board will vote to create the 2026 Data Notebook Ad Hoc Committee.
The board receives the Independent Living Home Working Group report presented by Richard Loftus.
The board will receive updates from the BHSA Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
The board receives a verbal report from Rob Moore, Board Aide for Supervisor Margaret Abe‑Koga.
The board will receive reports from the Recruitment and Retreat Planning Ad Hoc Committees.
The board will receive reports from the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee, the Cultural Competency Advisory Committee, and the System Planning and Fiscal Committee.
Committee will discuss the venue and food for the symposium.
Public comment period is open for items not listed on the agenda.
The committee will share announcements during the meeting.
The council will review the minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Official minutes document what was discussed and decided, ensuring transparency and accurate records.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting at 12:00 PM on September 14, 2026 at the County of Santa Clara Fourth Floor Conference Room.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve August 10, 2026 meeting minutes” committee motion passed (Unanimous).
Decided Sep 14, 2026.
Committee will discuss membership.
What's happening
Why it matters
Membership determines who guides child‑abuse prevention efforts.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at the County of Santa Clara, Fourth Floor Conference Room.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Discuss and confirm committee membership” committee motion passed (Unanimous).
Decided Sep 14, 2026.
The meeting will adjourn.
Director Stephanie Macwhorter will give an update on community recovery and crisis response.
The committee will receive a report from the Chairperson.
Committee will consider suggestions for future agenda topics.
Committee members will discuss and set three measurable goals for integrated care covering mental health, substance use disorder, and physical health.
The board will adjourn to the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee meeting on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 12.00 p.m.
The committee will vote to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2026 meeting.