Looking to get involved with behavioral health and substance use disorder services in your community? Then Lewis County is looking for you.
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners announced it is searching for a new volunteer to serve between one and three hours a month on the Great Rivers Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization advisory board.
Terms on the advisory board last for three years and the board also includes representatives from Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. The board meets every first Tuesday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. and meetings are held virtually.
Some of the duties board members are responsible for are providing comments on plans, budgets and policies to the Great Rivers Governing Board; identifying resources for people with unmet needs; providing people using behavioral health services, along with their families, opportunities to voice comments and concerns.
“Individuals in recovery are especially encouraged to apply to share their input and perspective,” read an excerpt from the release.
To apply, download and complete the application available at https://tinyurl.com/ypwtkmae.
Once completed, applications can be submitted to Ksea Cantonwine, Great Rivers Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization advisory board administrative assistant, by email to kcantonwine@grbhaso.org. Traditional mail can be utilized as well by sending applications to Cantonwine at P.O. Box 210, Chehalis, WA 98532.
For more information about the position contact Cantonwine at 253-336-3176.
