Mental Health Board

The San Luis Obispo County Mental Health Board is a State mandated Board. Membership consists of sixteen residents of San Luis Obispo County.

Objectives of the Mental Health Board:  

• Review and evaluate the community’s mental health needs, services facilities, and special problems.
• Review any county agreements entered into pursuant to Section 5650.
• Advise the Board of Supervisors and the local Mental Health Director as to any aspect of the local mental health program.
• Review and approve the procedures used to ensure citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process.
• Submit an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the needs and performance of the county’s Mental Health system.
• Review and comment on the Counties performance outcome data and communicate its findings to the State Mental Health Commission.
• Advocate for persons with serious mental illnesses.
• Review and make recommendations on applicants for the appointment of a local director of mental Health Services. The Mental Health Board is included in the selection process prior to the vote of the Board of Supervisors.
• Assess the impact of realignment of services from the State to the county, on services delivered to clients and on the local community. 

To fill out an application click on the following link:  Mental Health Board Application email the completed application to jahlquist@co.slo.ca.us. 

Bring the hard copy to the next board meeting.  Mental Health Board meetings are held on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month at The Health Campus: 

For more information please call:  (805) 781-4719