{"id":4503,"date":"2025-01-09T19:45:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T19:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/?page_id=4503"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:53:37","slug":"behavioral-health-advisory-board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/obhsm\/behavioral-health-advisory-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Behavioral Health Advisory Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ecosystem\">Union County Behavioral Health Advisory Board<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000;font-size:5vw;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Working together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:33.38%;flex-basis:33.38%\">\n<p class=\"has-extra-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Union County Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) is a governing body responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of community behavioral health and substance misuse services in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-extra-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The board is composed of dedicated volunteers from various backgrounds who work together to address the impact of behavioral health needs on the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through a range of programs and initiatives, the board works to reduce the stigma associated with behavioral health and substance misuse and encourage individuals to seek help and support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:33%;flex-basis:33%\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/5.8\/outside-01.jpg\" alt=\"The sun setting through a dense forest.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:33.62%;flex-basis:33.62%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" 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(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:33%;flex-basis:33%\">\n<p class=\"has-extra-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">BHAB is committed to ensuring that services are accessible and affordable so that all residents of Union County have access to high-quality, effective prevention, treatment, and recovery services to help them achieve long-term wellness and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The board\u2019s function and responsibility are to study and evaluate behavioral health related needs and services within the county and make recommendations on these related matters through the following:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop and recommend a comprehensive plan for alcohol\/substance misuse services for the county.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review, evaluate, and make recommendations to service projects submitted for available funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review projects funded by the County for compliance with rules and regulations of the State Department of Human Services and Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review progress in the development of behavioral health\/substance misuse services in the County and suggest recommendations to local agencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and evaluate local applications for County, State, and Federal behavioral health funds and report to the Board thereon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the service delivery and administration of all programs under the Board\u2019s jurisdiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry out within Union County the purposes of State Law and the rules and regulations adopted there under pertaining to behavioral health and prevention, treatment, and care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading tw-eyebrow\">Meetings &amp; Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading tw-heading-dash-bottom has-h-2-font-size\">Make a significant impact in your community <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Becoming a member of the Union County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about improving the well-being of their community. By joining the board, you will have the opportunity to work alongside other like-minded individuals to identify the behavioral health needs of Union County residents and develop innovative solutions to meet those needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a member of the board, you will have the ability to make a significant impact in your community by ensuring that services are accessible and affordable to everyone who needs them. If you are looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, joining the Union County Behavioral Health Advisory Board is a fantastic way to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BHAB meetings are held on Tuesdays at 4:30pm, starting in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-background-color has-background\"><strong>2026 Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meetings are held at the Union County Administration Building, 4th floor conference room or held remotely via the Zoom platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meetings dates are subject to change. Date changes will be sent to all board members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>January 20, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>February 24, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 24, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 5, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>August 25, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 22, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>October 27, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><s> <\/s>December 1, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(45deg,rgb(29,32,72) 0%,rgb(41,92,132) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">For more information regarding Union County\u2019s Behavioral Health Advisory Board programming, please email <a href=\"mailto:OBHSM@ucnj.org\">OBHSM@ucnj.org<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union County Behavioral Health Advisory Board Working together. 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