The Behavioral Health Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Whatcom County Executive, via the Health and Community Services Department, advising on general priorities for behavioral health programs, including substance abuse and mental health services.
Meetings are held quarterly on the second Monday of the month from 3:00-4:30 pm. The meetings are in a hybrid format, virtual on Zoom and in person at 800 E Chestnut Street, Suite 1B Conference Room.
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2023 Meeting Dates:
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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The Committee consists of 11 members. Ten members are appointed by the County Executive, and one member must be a member of the County Council.
Current Membership Roster
Barry Buchanan County Council member
Erika Lautenbach Health and Community Services' Department Designee
Nicholas Evans Substance Use Disorder Advocate
Bill Elfo Whatcom County Sheriff
Mullane Harrington PeaceHealth Representative
Shannon Boustead Behavioral Health Professional
Wendy Jones County Chief of Corrections
Stephen Gockley Mental Health Recovery Advocate
Dave Reynolds Judicial representative
Michael Massanari Mental Health Recovery Advocate
Erika Creydt Behavioral Health Professional
All members are residents of Whatcom County. Membership must include one representative from:
Additionally, the remaining five Executive-appointed positions shall include two people who are advocates of mental health recovery, two people who are advocates of substance use disorder recovery, and one behavioral health professional.
Behavioral Health Supervisor
509 Girard Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
[email protected]
Phone: 360-778-6059
Fax: 360-778-6001
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed legal holidays