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OLDER ADULTS COMMITTEE:
Nancy Ebbert, MD, Chief Psychiatrist of Ambulatory Care and the Mental Health
Division, for her continued and tireless dedication and the compassion she has shown in
trying to provide mental health services to our frail elderly. She has gone above and
beyond the call of duty while serving on the Mental Health Services Act Stakeholders
Planning Group, and in her attendance at the Older Adult Committee meetings. Her input
is always very much appreciated.
The Lafayette Branch of the Northern California Alzheimer's Association for their
advocacy on behalf of many who can no longer speak for themselves to get services for
those afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
JUSTICE SYSTEM COMMITTEE
The Contra Costa Public Health Homeless Program for competently and compassionately
providing outstanding advocacy and program development designed to assist homeless
individuals and families in need of mental health services.
Brian S. Baker, Chief Assistant District Attorney and Jack Funk, Assistant Public
Defender for their enthusiastic dedication,professional integrity, and exemplary
collaboration while working on behalf of individuals with mental health issues involved
in or in danger of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Having them in
attendance at the Justice System Committee meetings is a real asset, and brings a unique
perspective to the subjects discussed.
ADULT &TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH COMMITTEE
Independent Living Resource for their dedication in providing housing, employment and
benefit counseling services to disabled citizens and mental health consumers in Contra
Costa County.
Liz Callahan, former Director of the Contractors' Alliance, for advocating for sufficient
and necessary funding and support for non-profit organizations serving the needs of
consumers in Contra Costa County.
CHILDREN'S COMMITTEE
Kathi McLaughlin, Mental Health Commissioner, and Chairperson of the MHC's
Children's Committee, for her commitment and her knowledgeable, innovative, and
tireless advocacy on behalf of children in need of mental health services in Contra Costa
County.
Contra Costa County Mental Health Children's Services Staff for their commitment to
providing timely, effective and high quality care to children in need of mental health
services in Contra Costa County.