This webinar will highlight the important role that advisory boards play in improving criminal legal responses to individuals with behavioral health concerns. Experts and community leaders will walk attendees through the why, what, who, how, where and when of getting folks to the table around a shared vision. Attendees will leave the webinar with knowledge on why formalizing an advisory board is important, types of advisory boards, and clearly defined action steps to develop an advisory board. 

Presenters include:

• Adria Clark, Strategic Planning Consultant, Center for Behavioral Health and Justice 
• Lindsey O'Neil, Criminal Justice Department Supervisor, Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
• Tim Piers, Program Coordinator, Community Mental Health of Ottawa County 

The Center for Behavioral Health and Justice provides evaluation, support and technical assistance to optimize diversion of individuals from the criminal/legal and juvenile justice systems. Learn more.