Behavioral health council moves forward on goals

The Hill County Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council discussed goals for the group at their monthly meeting Monday.

The council, formerly called the Mental Health Local Advisory Council, discussed how to bring a voice for awareness, increase membership of consumers — people who utilize services — in the council including in outlying areas, and making presentations to organization.

Behavioral Health Local Advisory Council member and Suicide Awareness Coalition Chair Amber Spring said that by including outlying areas the council needs to look at alternative options on meeting locations. Peop...