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AGENDA
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)
Regular Meeting
Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
HYBRID MEETING: Virtual and In-Person at:
Jefferson County Public Health Office / Pacific Conference Room
615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
BHAC Members: Heather Dudley-Nollette (County Commissioner/Chair), Neil Nelson (PT City
Council/Vice Chair), Chris Ashcraft (Courts), Patricia Beathard (School Districts), Bruce McComas
(Hospital Commission), David Fortino (Law Enforcement), Patrick Johnson (Community Member at
Large), Nicole Gauthier (Community Resources/Transportation), and Kees Kolff (Board of Health)
Alternate BHAC Members: Greg Brotherton, James Kennedy, Scott Mauk, Matt Ready, Andy
Pernsteiner, and Gabrielle Vanwert
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This is a hybrid meeting: Virtual and In-Person Attendance
You can join this meeting by using these methods:
In the event of technical difficulties, at least one of the methods above will be accessible to the
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Individuals may provide Public Comment using the following methods:
• Video: Refer to meeting instructions above
• Audio-only: Refer to meeting instructions above
• Email: You may submit comments/correspondence to us at: amartine@co.jefferson.wa.us
up through noon the day before the meeting.
Zoom Meeting:
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This option will allow you to listen to the meeting live. If you wish to provide public
comment, press *9 to “raise your hand.” Access for the hearing impaired can be
accommodated using Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384. If you need special
accommodations, please contact our office 24 hours in advance.
• In-Person: You are welcome to join the meeting in-person at the above address.
AGENDA
Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC)
Regular Meeting
Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES re: last Special Meeting of the BHAC: July 14, 2026
FUNDING UPDATE: UPDATE – Jenn Mitchell , Finance Manager (15 mins)
• Fund 131: 1/10th of 1%
Budget review & projections
Opt-in extension of current contracts (Yrs 2025 & 2026)
Contracts for next funding period 2027 & 2028
• Fund 132: Opioid Settlements
1st quarter status update
Quarterly reporting form
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM (BHC) UPDATE – TBD (10 mins)
• BHC goals & governance considerations
• Behavioral Health Strategic Plan considerations
DATA COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE (CoP) – Lara Cittadini, CHI Program Manager (25 mins)
• JCPH Community Health Improvement Program introduction
• CHI process & value; presentation & discussion
1/10th of 1% VENDOR PRESENTATIONS – Jenn Mitchell (45 mins)
• Fire CARES: Chief Bret Black, East Jefferson Fire & Rescue
• Inmate Services: Gabbie Caudill, Gateway to Freedom
• Mobile Unit: Gabbie Caudill, Gateway to Freedom
FUTURE TOPICS of the BHAC
• Guest speakers
• Topics of interest for 2026
• BHAC Bylaws update
• Recruit Sector Representative Alternates to the BHAC
ADJORNMENT by 4:30pm
***BHAC Website: Behavioral Health Advisory Committee | Jefferson County, WA