The Washington State Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) advises and educates HCA’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) on planning and implementing effective, integrated behavioral health services. These services promote individual choice, prevention, and recovery in Washington State.

The BHAC is actively recruiting new members with lived system experience with mental health and substance use disorders.

BHAC members are expected to attend BHAC meetings that occur every odd month and are between 3-5 hours and participate in a subcommittee that meets each month, typically an hour a meeting. Additional meetings may be added as the council identifies priorities and opportunities.

We are seeking new members from the following Washington Counties:

• King: King County
• Great Rivers: Lewis, Grays Harbor, Wahkiakum, Pacific, Cowlitz Counties
• North Central: Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Grant Counties
• North Sound: Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, San Juan Counties

Learn more by reading the BHAC FAQ document. 

How to apply

• Email BHAC Coordinator Nathan Lusk applications due by Monday, March 30, 2026.

Visit the BHAC webpage to learn more.