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The Mental Health Division and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services are in the process of renewing applications for the Behavioral Health Planning Council. Beginning immediately, we will accept applications for council membership to fill 25 - 30 vacant seats. Council terms will begin on March 6, 2017 and expire on September 1, 2019 for this membership application cycle.
Behavioral Health Planning Council
The Behavioral Health Planning Council is an integrated mental health and substance abuse council that monitors, reviews and evaluates the Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Mental Health Division's combined federal block grant application . For more information see the Behavioral Health Planning Council Overview (PDF).
Responsibilities
Meeting Information
The Behavioral Health Planning Council will meet 4-5 times a year. The council meetings will be held in St. Paul, MN. The tentative dates and time for 2017 are as follows:
Compensation
Meals, parking, lodging and child care expenses will be reimbursed according to DHS policy.
How to apply
Email application to: heron.abegaze@state.mn.us
Mail: Attn: Heron Abegaze
Mental Health Division
Minnesota Department of Human Services
PO Box 64981
St. Paul, MN 55164-0981
In Person: Drop off at the Information Desk
Attn: Heron Abegaze
Mental Health Division
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Elmer L. Andersen Human Services Building
540 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Applicants should include the following documents:
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