Help create and inform the strategic plan
Parents, young people, providers, and systems partners - we need the collective experience and wisdom of all you for the strategic plan effort to succeed.
Attendance benefits and support services for members
Parent/caregiver and youth/young adult members of the Advisory Group and any parent/caregiver or young person who attends a subcommittee meeting may receive payment for attending meetings. Exception: If your employer pays you attend these meetings, or you work for the state, we will not be able to provide payment.
Child and elder care, as well as travel expenses for in-person meetings, are covered.
Translation and interpreter services are available, if arranged in advance.
P-25 Behavioral Health Strategic Plan Advisory Group
The P-25 Strategic Plan Advisory Group is made up of parents, young people, and system partners. The advisory group will serve as a platform to bring all partners together to find common ground and develop collective suggestions.
The P-25 Strategic Plan Advisory Group is seeking applications and nominations for new members for these positions:
| Open positions | Number of openings |
|---|---|
| Young people (ages 13-29) who have needed or received mental health and/or drug-alcohol-related services and supports | 3 |
| Parents or caregivers of children and young adults (ages 0-25) who have needed or received these types of services and supports | 8 |
| Providers | 6 |
| Managed care organization | 1 |
| Behavioral health administrative service organization (BH-ASO) | 1 |
| Advocates | 5 |
| Tribes | 2 |
Time commitment: Up to five 3-4 hour meetings per year and one 3-hour member retreat, plus review of draft documents and other materials as needed.
Most meetings are virtual (held on Zoom). All in-person meetings include a virtual option.
Term: Member terms may not exceed 2 years.
Application deadline: extended to Wednesday, May 8, 2024
To apply for membership on the P-25 Strategic Plan Advisory Group, please use the links below:
To nominate a person or organization: Please send their name and why you think they should be on the Advisory Group and cc the person you’re nominating.
See the Meetings and Materials page for upcoming meetings.
You can also view past meetings on TVW; links to the recording of past meetings are included on the Meetings and Materials page.
Advisory Group subcommittees
In May, we will being holding monthly 1-2 hour subcommittee meetings for:
- Young people ages 13-29
- Parents and caregivers
- System partners
At these meetings we will share progress and plans to get your feedback and ideas.
Every meeting is open to anyone who fits the criteria (e.g. young person parent, system partner); there are no appointed members. Attend as you are able; we welcome your participation, even if you can only come occasionally.
If you are interested in participating in one of these subcommittees, please contact us and we'll add you to the mailing list.
Connect us with your organization or community
If you are connected with an organization or community of people that has concerns about mental health and/or substance use treatment services for children, youth, and their families, please contact us. We’d love to come to a meeting or gathering (virtually or in person) and share information about the plan and hear your thoughts and ideas.
Send us your thoughts about the changes that are needed
We are always interested in hearing your thoughts and perspectives about what is needed. Write us (via email) and we will include your comments in the public record. (Let us know if you want your comments to appear as anonymous.)