Joe Neves, ChairPat Oliver, Vice ChairKen Baird, Board Member
Sanja Bugay, Board MemberScott Holwell, Board MemberRene Solis, Board Member
Debra Allen, Board MemberKristi Garcia, Board MemberJean Scanlan, Board MemberDanette Welch Hughes, Board Member
MINUTES
May 23, 2016
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ken Baird,Codi Hicke, Wendy Osikafo, Joe Neves, Debra Allen, Pat Oliver, Jean Scanlan
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kristi Garcia, Danette Hughes, Rene Solis
OTHERS PRESENT:
Michelle Allen, Fred Risard, Cris Hernandez, Keith Fagundes, Gloria Rede, Mary Jewell, Carlos Poblano, Maria Romero, Kerri Freeman, Dulce Villarica, Monique Hall, Ceth Moore, Julie LeFils, Lana Frank, Chris Coffey
I.OPENING OF THE MEETING
A.Call Meeting to Order
The regular meeting of the Kings County Behavioral Health Advisory Board was called to order by theChairperson.
B. Introductions
There was a brief introduction of Board members, staff, and guests.
II.UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES
Lana Frank from Champions passed out a flyer for the Recovery Festival taking place on September 17, 2016.
III.CHAIRMAN UPDATES
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of April 25, 2016 were presented to the Board for approval. Ken made a motion to accept these minutes and Debra seconded. All were in favor.Pat and Jean abstained.
IV.SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
The membership committee presented Gloria Rede and Carlos Poblano, as well as Keith Fagundes from the District Attorney’s Office for membership. Ken made a motion to accept these three for membership and Pat seconded. All were in favor.
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V.MENTAL HEALTH/SUD/BH UPDATES
Kings Partnership for Prevention (KPFP)
Julie LeFils presented an overview of the strategic prevention statistics for Kings County, which included Geographies of Opportunity and Ranking of Well Being by Congressional District.
Beats, Rhymes and Life (BRL)
Ceth Moore from Behavioral Health and John Gill, Chief Operating Officer of Beats, Rhymes and Life made a presentation on the Innovation Project which uses Rap Therapy with youth. This modality takes culture into consideration along with therapeutic interventions. It was co-created with youth clients and the program consists of half artists and half trained therapists.
Kings County Spirituality and Sister Speak Updates
Ceth Moore and Monique Hall gave an update on the focus of each of these groups, when they meet, etc.
VI.KINGS COUNTY COMMUNITY UPDATES
Ken discussed a program which is being developed between the National Mental Health Board Association and Walgreens to provide additional resources to those who are getting their mental health prescriptions at the store.
VII.KINGS VIEW UPDATE
Kerri Freeman presented an overview of Kings View’s Children’s programs.
VIII.OAK WELLNESS CENTER UPDATGE
Debra discussed the May 25th art show for mental health awareness month where the public is welcome to attend.
IX.ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 1:00.
The next board meeting will beJune 27, 2016.