BHUAC Community Engagement Meeting

Please join us for the 2025 1st quarter BHUAC Community Engagement Meeting to learn more about the members and their work.

This will be a virtual meeting and there will be time for Q&A. We will have an ASL interpreter as well. We look forward to seeing you!

Agenda
 

Welcome

• Judith Mowry

BHUAC Community Meeting Purpose and Objective:

• The purpose of the quarterly BHUAC Community Meetings is to share, with the community, the work done by the BHUAC.
• The BHUAC Community Meetings are also an opportunity for community members to provide feedback and ask questions specifically regarding the BHUAC and its work.

Behavioral Health Unit Advisory Committee (BHUAC) Introduction:

• Beth Epps (BHUAC Co-Chairperson)
• Acting Lieutenant Jen Butcher (BHUAC Co-Chairperson – non-voting member)
• Emily Rochon (BHUAC Committee Member)

BHUAC Community Engagement Participant Introduction:

• All present and participating in the BHUAC Community Engagement meeting are asked to introduce themselves.

BHUAC Meetings in Quarter One:

• January 22, 2025
• February 26, 2025
• March 26, 2025

Outline of Topics for Discussion:

A brief overview of the BHUAC’s purpose and mission will be reviewed and a link to the current Bylaws will be provided.

January 22, 2025

• 2025 ECIT Certification Course Update
• Information and feedback provided regarding the ECIT Certification Course for PPB.

February 26, 2025

• Professional Development within the BHU
• Discussion regarding efforts to support professional staff in their additional training opportunities and career growth.

March 26, 2025

• Portland Street Response Presentation
• Discussion around PSR’s new policies and expansion efforts.

Discussion / Q&A

• What topics would community members like to see on the BHUAC agenda?
• What topics would the community like to see on the BHUAC website?

Conclusion

• The BHUAC Community Engagement Meetings for 2025:
  • Q2: Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:00 to 7:00 PM or 7:00 to 8:00 PM (TBD)
  • Q3: Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 6:00 to 7:00 PM or 7:00 to 8:00 PM (TBD)
  • Q4: Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 6:00 to 7:00 PM or 7:00 to 8:00 PM (TBD)

Meeting Materials