Behavioral Health Commission
The Behavioral Health Commission (BHC) is an advisory body that ensures community input plays a key role in the development and quality of behavioral health services across Riverside County. Members of the BHC are volunteers appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serve for three-year terms. They work in conjunction with Riverside University Health System—Behavioral Health to ensure that services meet residents' needs.
To download a copy of the Behavioral Health Commission application, please CLICK HERE.
For membership details, agendas, and meeting minutes, please contact the Behavioral Health Commission Liaison at (951) 955-7141.
Who Can Join the Behavioral Health Commission?
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Who It's For:
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Riverside County residents interested in behavioral health advocacy, service improvement, and community involvement.
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How It Benefits the Community:
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BHC members contribute to shaping the county’s behavioral health programs, provide valuable feedback, and help ensure services align with the community's needs.
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Why Apply:
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If you’re passionate about improving behavioral health services, this is your chance to make a difference and represent your community’s interests.
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Key Duties of the Behavioral Health Commission (BHC)
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Review and evaluate the community’s behavioral health needs, services, and facilities.
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Advise the Board of Supervisors and the Behavioral Health Director on local behavioral health programs.
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Approve procedures that ensure public involvement in planning behavioral health services.
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Submit an annual report on the performance of the county’s behavioral health system.
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Assess the impact of service realignment from the state to the county, particularly the effects on the local community.
Behavioral Health Commission Meetings
- Who It's For:
- Community members, behavioral health advocates, and service providers.
- How It Benefits:
- These meetings offer a platform for community feedback, updates on behavioral health programs, and opportunities to learn more about the county’s services.
- Why Attend:
- Engage with decision-makers, provide input on service quality, and stay informed about changes to behavioral health services.
Meeting Schedule and Minutes
BHC meetings are open to the public, and minutes are posted monthly. There are no meetings in August, and December meetings occur only by special vote.
To review the latest meeting schedule and minutes, click the links below:
Behavioral Health Advisory Boards
The Regional Behavioral Health Advisory Boards (Western, Desert, and Mid-County) are an advisory body, composed of volunteers appointed by the Behavioral Health Director, and work in conjunction with the Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health to ensure citizens and professional input and involvement in all aspects of Department Services. The Regional Behavioral Health Advisory Board members serve a three-year term governed by the California Welfare and Institution Code §5604 and the Ralph M. Brown Act.
To download a copy of the Regional Behavioral Health Advisory Board application, please CLICK HERE.
The Adult System of Care Committee (ASOC) is a standing committee of the Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission. The mission of the ASOC Committee is to promote, support, and advocate for high quality and culturally appropriate services for severely and persistently mentally ill adults and their families residing in Riverside County.
The Children’s Committee is a standing committee of the Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission. The committee advocates for the needs of children who have been identified as or at risk of having emotional/behavioral challenges. Advocacy extends to their families and/or caregivers.
The Criminal Justice Committee is a standing committee of the Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission. The mission of this committee is to facilitate recovery of people who have a serious mental illness, in the Criminal Justice System, by enhancing programs in our community through collaborative efforts with involved County agencies, the community, the family and other support systems.
The Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission Executive Committee is an advisory body, composted of volunteers appointed by the Board of Supervisors’, who work in conjunction with the Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health to ensure citizens and professional input and involvement in all aspects of Department Services.
The Housing Committee is a standing committee of the Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission. The Housing Committee represents the special needs of the homeless mentally ill. The committee work in collaboration with other agencies and make recommendations to the Behavioral Health Commission and the Department of Mental Health as to the needs of those consumers seeking housing.
The Legislative Committee is a standing committee of the Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission. The Legislative Committee reviews relevant legislative bills on mental health issues and reports to the Behavioral Health Commission. The committee makes recommendations to the Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission about action on pending legislation and reports monthly to the Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission regarding future legislative stance of the county.
The Behavioral Health Commission Membership Committee is an advisory body, composted of volunteers appointed by the Board of Supervisors, who work in conjunction with the Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health to ensure citizens and professional input and involvement in all aspects of Department Services.
Older Adult Services Committee is a standing committee of the Riverside County Mental Health Department. The committee seeks to assist consumers in their recovery by aiding them to maintain a physically and emotionally healthy lifestyle so they are able to remain in their home or community based housing for as long as possible. Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary staff with specialized training in evaluating and addressing both mental illness and issues of aging.
The Veterans Committee is sponsored by the Riverside County Behavioral Health Commission and consists of one Behavioral Health Commissioner and a group of volunteers. Its purpose is to identify strategies for improving supports, reducing the stigma of mental illness and improving the quality of life for veterans and their families dealing with mental illness. Its function is to advise and foster a collaboration of veteran’s families’ and mental health support organizations to address and alleviate the mental health needs of veterans and their families, as well as, recommend and propose related services.