2023 Mental Health Advisory Committee Member Application

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Background:

The Mental Health Advisory Committee was created by the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners in response to the passing of the November 2, 2017 County Ballot Issue 1A, allocating Marijuana Tax dollars for the specific purpose of funding organizations and services that support the mental health needs of Eagle County residents. This may include, with the recommendation of the Committee, and the approval of the Board of County Commissioners, the provision of mental health services, as well as support of organizations along the continuum of care including promotion, prevention, treatment and recovery. All recommendations will consider equity in access to services for all residents of Eagle County.

The goal of this Committee is to provide guidance in spending allocated tax dollars specific to addressing the mental health needs for residents of Eagle County. The Mental Health Advisory Committee strives to be made up of members who are representative of our diverse community. The Mental Health Advisory Committee is committed to providing recommendations in funding programs which reach all citizens of Eagle County, with unwavering dedication to inclusion and equal access for historically minoritized populations.

Committee Vacancies:

The Mental Health Advisory Committee prioritizes membership that creates diverse representation of community members across the mental health spectrum, inclusive of mental health services, lived experience, and health promotion. Per Resolution 2018-007, Committee Members must consists of ten (10) citizen members, who shall possess mental health expertise by way of lived experience and/or professional training. As of January, 2023, the Mental Health Advisory Committee is seeking fulfillment of four (4) vacancies of specific roles and/or backgrounds, with the ability for one individual to fulfill multiple roles, which include:

Two (2) large healthcare provider representatives
Two (2) community advocates/individuals with lived experience
Of these roles, Two (2) must be filled by Roaring Fork Valley representatives

The group is interested in prioritizing the recruitment of:

Community members identifying as Hispanic/Latino/Latinx,
Members of the LGBTQ+ community,
People who work with youth through organizational affiliation, and
Representation from the recovery/substance use community

Member Participation:

The Mental Health Advisory Committee meets every other month on the last Thursday of the month from 1pm- 2:30pm, using both virtual and in-person settings. This frequency, date, time, duration, and location is subject to change as the group sees fit. Specific meeting dates are detailed in the linked On-Boarding Document below.

In the case that a committee member may find that participation in the group assists in the pursuit of higher education, professional development, and/or licensure/certification, the group agrees to provide verification and validation of contributions made to the group by the individual (subject to legal and professional parameters).

Timeline:

February 17th, 2023: Closure of application
February 23rd, 2023: Current Committee selection of new members
March 30th, 2023: New member initial meeting

New Members Onboarding Expectations document can be found here

Mental Health Advisory Committee Bylaws & Guidelines document found here

Email *

Name *

Pronouns

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Email Address *

Which of the required membership seats, detailed above, would your participation fulfill? (check all that apply) *

I am a health care provider or work for a health care provider

I am a person with lived experience in the topic mental health

I live and/or work in the Roaring Fork Valley

I identify as Latinx or Hispanic

I work closely with youth and feel capable of representing/elevating their voice

I have lived experience and/or work with the substance use/recovery community

Required

What experience, either lived or professional, do you have which you feel would benefit the Mental Health Advisory Committee, and ultimately the residents of Eagle County?

What do you value most in your community?

From your perspective, what are the most important mental health challenges and opportunities facing Eagle County?

Are you available to regularly attend meetings every other month on the specified days & times outlined above?
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Yes

Other:

Have you reviewed, and do you understand, the commitment required as outlined in the Onboarding Document should you be accepted as a member of the Mental Health Advisory Committee?
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Yes

Other:

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