Board Information
Authorization:
Mental Health Block Grant and Substance Use, Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant
Organization:
Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health
Composition:
At least 50 percent of the Advisory Council must be made up of people with lived experience (either service recipients or as family members of individuals receiving services from the publicly funded service system). As determined by the Advisory Council, representation shall be made to include individuals who are Native American, Veterans, and individuals with lived experience across the lifespan.
Term of Appointment:
Members may serve two consecutive, three year terms.
Frequency of Meetings:
Two meetings per year (one in-person and one virtual)
Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes
Contact Info:
Department of Social Services | Division of Behavioral Health | 3900 W. Technology Drive, Suite 1 | Sioux Falls, SD 57106 | 605.367.5236 | dssboardsandcommissions@state.sd.us
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Advisory Council is to review the state’s comprehensive behavioral health services plan and provide recommendations to the Department of Social Services; to serve as an advocate on behalf of persons served; and to monitor and evaluate the adequacy of behavioral health services in the state.