HHSC: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee

The Behavioral Health Advisory Committee provides customer/consumer and stakeholder input by making recommendations regarding the allocation and adequacy of behavioral health services and programs within the state of Texas. Introduction The meeting was convened by the Chair, Wayne Young. A quorum was present. The Chair stated that with people rotating off the Committee, there are ten openings for membership. The minutes from the meeting on May 18, 2018, were approved as written. Members: Managed Care Organization: Ayo Afejuku Gathing, Dallas Family Member of Consumer: Candace Aylor, Austin Adult Consumer: Elizabeth (Liz) Castaneda, Austin Advocate: Stephanie Contreras, McAllen Provider: Matthew Feehery, Houston Family Member of Consumer: Valerie Holcomb Other (with demonstrated interest in behavioral health): Colleen Horton, Smithville Adult Peer Provider: Jason Howell, Austin Association of Substance Abuse Programs: Cynthia Humphrey, Ke