Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access

About the Commission

The Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access was established in the 2023 legislative session.

Objectives

The Commission was created to recommend “appropriate, accessible, and comprehensive behavioral health services” statewide across the behavioral health continuum of care. HB1148 (Chapter 291), SB582 (Chapter 290)

Workgroups

Contact

Point of contact for any questions: [email protected]

Upcoming Events

Notice of Open Meetings

Joint Meeting of the Commission on Behavioral Health Care Treatment and Access and the Behavioral Health Advisory Council:

Tues, Mar 17, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Tues, May 19, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Tues, Jul 21, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Tues, Sep 15, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Tues, Nov 17, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

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Workgroups

The Joint BHAC/BHC Workgroup meeting for Behavioral Health Care Financing workgroup:

Next Meeting Date - TBD

The Joint BHAC/BHC Workgroup meeting for Improvement of Health, Social, and Economic Outcomes Related to Substance Use workgroup:

Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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The Joint BHAC/BHC Workgroup meeting for Children, Young Adults, and Families with Complex Behavioral Health Needs:

Next Meeting Date - TBD

Behavioral Health Workforce Development, Infrastructure, Coordination, and Financing:

Monday, Mar 2, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Monday, Jun 1, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00pm
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 – 2:00pm
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Geriatric Workgroup:

Tues, Mar 3, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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