Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County
Receive reports from standing committees
Board will receive reports from the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee.
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Board will receive reports from the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee.
Board will hear a report from the Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee presented by Matt Savage and Candace DeCou.
What's happening
Why it matters
The recruitment report outlines efforts to fill key behavioral health positions, affecting service capacity.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at Downtown Mental Health Center – Sequoia Room, 1075 E. Santa Clara Street, 2nd Floor, San Jose.
Email: bhb@hhs.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Complete a Request to Speak Form and give it to the BHB Liaison before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Report from Ad Hoc Recruitment Committee” was outcome recorded.
Decided Aug 10, 2026.
Residents may speak about any issue not on the agenda.
The meeting will be formally adjourned.
The committee will discuss and approve its meeting schedule for FY 2026-27.
The council will elect a chair for the symposium committee.
What's happening
Why it matters
The chair leads the committee and sets priorities for child abuse prevention efforts.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 70 West Hedding St., Fourth Floor Conference Room.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Elect Committee Chair” committee motion passed (Unanimous).
Decided Aug 10, 2026.
The committee will discuss and confirm its membership for fiscal year 2026-27.
The committee reviewed the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved minutes become the official record of past decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 70 West Hedding Street, Fourth Floor Conference Room.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve prior meeting minutes” committee motion passed (Unanimous).
Decided Aug 10, 2026.
The committee will discuss ideas for the 2027 symposium, including venue, food, presentations, and pre‑symposium business.
The board meeting is set for Aug 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the Downtown Mental Health Center – Sequoia Room, 1075 E. Santa Clara Street, 2nd Floor, San Jose. The agenda details have not been posted on the website yet.
Committee members will vote to approve the consent calendar items and any agenda adjustments.
Announcements include a vacancy on the committee and reimbursement for commissioners’ family care expenses.
The commission will adjourn and set the next regular meeting for Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.
The commission will vote to set its next regular meeting for Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.
The commission will vote on all consent calendar items and agenda changes in a single motion.
Director Courtney Gray will provide updates on managed care operations for behavioral health services.
The public can address the committee on any matter within its jurisdiction that is not on the agenda.
The board will vote to approve the minutes from the June 12, 2026 Access, Wellness, and Recovery Committee meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Official record of past decisions is confirmed and becomes part of the public record.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to observe the approval.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: No comment period listed.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes of June 12, 2026 committee meeting” was approved (Ayes: DeCou, Cook, Savage; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 7, 2026.
Board will gather questions for the September 11, 2026 report from Stephanie Macwhorter.
Board will suggest topics for upcoming meetings.
Board will hear announcements from staff or partners.
The board will adjourn to the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee meeting on Sep 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
The chairperson will give a report on the Access, Wellness, and Recovery Committee activities.
The scheduled Personnel Board appeal hearing on Aug 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM has been cancelled.