Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County
Verbal report from BHB Leadership team
Board will hear a verbal report from BHB Leadership (Sigrid Pinsky, Anne Baumgarten, Patti Andrade).
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Board will hear a verbal report from BHB Leadership (Sigrid Pinsky, Anne Baumgarten, Patti Andrade).
Board will receive the Behavioral Health Performance & Quality Improvement Committee report from David Tran.
Board will approve any changes to committee assignments.
Board will hear a verbal report from Sherri Terao, Director of the Behavioral Health Services Department.
Board will receive updates from the BHB Liaison.
Board will consider establishing a Retreat Planning Ad Hoc Committee.
The Board will vote on all consent calendar items together in one motion.
Board will hear a verbal report from TJ Ahmed, Behavioral Health Aide for Supervisor Ellenberg.
Board will receive general announcements.
Board will hear a presentation on the Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan for FY 2027‑2029.
What's happening
Why it matters
The plans guide how county funds are used for mental health and behavioral health services, affecting residents who need those services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
Email: bhb@hhs.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Not applicable.
Decision update
The Behavioral Health Board approved the presentation of the BHSA Integrated Plan for FY 2027‑2029 and the MHSA FY 2026 Mid‑Year Adjustment, and approved any recommendations associated with the presentation.
Decided May 20, 2026.
The board will allow members of the public to address any matter within the board's jurisdiction that is not on the agenda.
Board will receive reports from the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee; the Cultural Competency Advisory Committee; and the System Planning and Fiscal Committee.
Board will hear a verbal report from Elisa Koff‑Ginsborg, Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Community Association.
Board will receive the Health and Hospital Committee meeting report from Candace DeCou.
Board will hear a verbal report from Rob Moore, Board Aide for Supervisor Margaret Abe‑Koga.
Board will receive a verbal report on Behavioral Health Services Act community program planning activities from Anne Baumgarten.
Board will receive the California Behavioral Health Planning Council report from Dave Cortright.
Board will propose items to add to the BHB Bulletin Board, including success stories, events, and celebrations.
The board will hear remarks from the Commission President.
Commission members will share future agenda items.
The board will consider any amendments or changes to the meeting agenda.
Residents can speak now about any topic not on the agenda.
The Board will consider the operational report from the HRSA Project Director.
What's happening
Why it matters
It shows how grant funds are being used to support health services for homeless residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom link provided.
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org or deliver them at the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve Valley Homeless Healthcare budget update” was approved (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee; Noes: None).
Decided May 19, 2026.
The Board will review recommendations from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations about state and federal advocacy.
What's happening
Why it matters
The recommendations guide how the county engages with state and federal policies, which can affect funding, regulations, and services for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street or join via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by emailing BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org or delivering them at the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Review state and federal advocacy recommendations” was approved with amendments unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 19, 2026.