DATE: June 13, 2022
CONTACT: Marie Guerrera, (541) 214-8764
The Lane County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications from citizens interested in serving on the Lane County Mental Health Advisory/Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee (MHA/LADPC). Committee members’ responsibilities, in addition to serving on the MHA/LADPC, may include serving on a steering committee and will require two daytime meetings per month. People with interest, background, and/or lived experience in mental health, developmental disabilities, and addiction issues are encouraged to apply.
MENTAL HEALTH ADVISORY/LOCAL ALCOHOL & DRUG PLANNING COMMITTEE: Advises the Board of Commissioners and Health & Human Services Department on matters relating to mental health, developmental disabilities, and addiction issues in Lane County by reviewing major policies of the community mental health program and makes recommendations to the Director and assists in identifying needs and priorities.
MEETING SCHEDULE: Monthly, third Wednesday of the month at 2:30p.m. – 4:30p.m. In addition, the successful applicant may also volunteer to serve on the MHA/LADPC steering subcommittee which will entail attendance at that meeting one or two times per month.
VACANCIES: One (1) lay-member position representative of the community with a specific interest and knowledge in mental health, developmental disabilities, and/or addictions issues is open at this time.
TERM OF APPOINTMENT: Term expiring October 31, 2022, eligible for potential re-appointment to up to two additional four-year terms per the bylaws.
MEMBERSHIP: Fifteen (15).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 19, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
People representing the diversity of our community are encouraged to apply, including people who live in rural Lane County. Accommodations can be made for people to attend this meeting by telephone if travel to Eugene is a barrier. Applications are available online at www.lanecounty.org/volunteer and in the Board of Commissioners' Office located on the 2nd floor of the Public Service Building, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene.
To request an application by mail, please call 541-682-4203.
Applications can be submitted via mail or in person to Lane County Administration, Public Service Building, 125 E 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 or via email to [email protected] If submitting your application through email, please use "Advisory Committee" in your subject line to prevent it from going to spam.