The Heart of Recovery: Utah Triumphs, Rebuilt Families, and Office Legends

A Utah Family’s Turning Point: The Power of Stabilization and Mobile Response

"Our family was introduced to SMR during a really hard time in our lives. A crisis worker came to our house the night our son ran away. They met with us after the police came and he was found. We were at a loss on where to start to get our son the help he needed and to know how to parent at this point.

The crisis worker spoke with our son, made sure he felt safe, and did an assessment. They then met with my husband an

d me. Resources were shared with us, and a plan was made to help our family.

A crisis worker came to our house twice a week for a while and worked with the three of us. The SMR program saved us. The crisis worker created a safe space for my son to speak his mind and for us to communicate and parent better. It helped us transition to a therapist for our son to continue working with. I'm so grateful for this resource that was made available to our family."

— A Grateful Utah Parent

About the SMR Program: The Stabilization and Mobile Response program provides free, in-home, or virtual visits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help families address urgent behavioral health challenges. SMR teams ensure immediate safety, provide crisis assessments, create safety plans, and connect families to ongoing resources.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.

From Struggle to Frontline Support: Savannah’s Path to Recovery

After the birth of her first child, Savannah experienced severe postpartum depression and began using her husband's prescription opioids to cope. What started as an attempt to manage her emotional pain escalated into an opioid use disorder, and later, a dependency on methamphetamine and Xanax. The overwhelming weight of her substance use disorder left her feeling entirely hopeless, resulting in two suicide attempts.

Savannah’s turning point came during a moment of crisis when a compassionate local police officer intervened. Instead of judgment, the officer offered moral support and connected her directly to community recovery resources.

Through local behavioral health programs—which are funded, regulated, and supported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH)—Savannah found a safe pathway to healing. SUMH works behind the scenes across the state to ensure that evidence-based treatment, harm reduction strategies, and vital peer support networks are available to individuals right when they need them most.

Today, Savannah is in long-term recovery and has transformed her greatest struggle into her life's work. She now works on the front lines in rural Utah, dedicating her time to connecting other individuals with substance use disorders to treatment and recovery resources. Savannah shares her journey to break the stigma surrounding addiction, proving that people who use drugs are worthy of compassion, respect, and the opportunity to heal.

— Adapted from Utah Stories of Substance Use Disorder, Stigma, & Harm Reduction

Need Help?

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use, you are not alone. The Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH) provides access to treatment directories, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and certified peer support specialists across Utah. Call or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 support.

Rebuilding a Family: The Impact of Utah's Family Recovery Court

For years, David’s life was completely overshadowed by a severe substance use disorder. His struggles eventually led to legal trouble, and worse, the temporary loss of custody of his two young daughters. Traditional court systems often focus strictly on punitive measures, but David was referred to Utah’s Family Recovery Court—a specialized program designed in partnership with local behavioral health authorities and supported by state treatment resources.

Instead of just facing a judge, David was introduced to a dedicated support team: a case manager, a licensed therapist, and a Certified Peer Support Specialist from the Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA). His peer mentor, who had also navigated the recovery system years prior, became a lifeline, showing David that long-term sobriety was possible.

The Family Recovery Court required David to attend regular, state-funded treatment sessions, undergo drug testing, and actively participate in parenting classes. In exchange, the court recognized his milestones—like 90 days of negative tests and securing stable housing—with positive incentives and phased advancements.

Because the focus was on treating the root cause of his addiction rather than just punishing the symptoms, David slowly began to heal. He successfully completed his clinical treatment, maintained his sobriety, and secured steady employment.

The most profound moment of the program wasn't the day David received his certificate of completion; it was the day the court officially granted him a restoration of custody. Today, David is a present, healthy father to his daughters. His story is a testament to the fact that when Utah invests in evidence-based treatment and compassionate accountability, we don't just change individual lives—we heal entire families.

The Dim Sum Diplomat: How a Bear Whisperer and Broncos Fanatic Became the Legend of Utah’s SUMH

You want the true secret behind Utah’s behavioral health success? It’s not just good policy—it’s the legend of David Wilde.

Long before he was an Assistant Office Director at the Office of Substance Use & Mental Health (SUMH), David was just a 19-year-old kid wandering the neon-lit streets of Hong Kong. While most people that age were trying to figure out how to do laundry, David was out there changing lives. Legend has it he accidentally mediated a turf war between two rival dim sum chefs just by explaining the concept of active listening. "If we just hear each other out," he reportedly said, "we can all have enough dumplings." The chefs wept. Peace was restored.

But David’s path to greatness wasn’t straightforward. For reasons nobody fully understands, he spent a brief, confusing period in Upstate New York. He tried to apply his Hong Kong diplomacy skills to the wildlife in the Adirondacks, firmly believing he could talk a black bear out of stealing picnic baskets. "It’s about harm reduction, bear," David would say, holding up a map of Niagara Falls. The bear, deeply confused, left the sandwiches and took up birdwatching instead.

David’s true passion, however, was (and still is) the Denver Broncos. His mood is directly tied to their performance. When the Broncos win, SUMH policy flows like a majestic river. When they lose, David has been known to hold 45-minute meetings where he slowly and methodically applies the principles of trauma-informed care to the Broncos’ offensive line strategy. "If the quarterback felt supported in his environment, maybe he wouldn't have thrown that interception," David mused during a Tuesday staff huddle, leaving the entire office nodding in baffled agreement.

Today, his impact at SUMH is legendary. Employees have reported that just being near David increases their productivity by 40%. He roams the DHHS halls dispensing wisdom, usually wearing a very subtle orange and blue tie. If you have a problem with a spreadsheet, David will somehow relate it back to a very specific lesson he learned from a noodle vendor in Kowloon, tie it into a Broncos metaphor, and magically, your spreadsheet is fixed.

He is the glue that holds the programs together, the man who tamed the bears of Upstate New York, the dim sum diplomat of Hong Kong, and the only person who believes the Broncos’ defense just needs a good peer support group.

Date and Time	Virtual Meeting Details	In-Person Meeting Location
Thursday, February 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Hospital
Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210
Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210
Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210
Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210
Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210
Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210
Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210
Thursday, October 15, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210
Thursday, November 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210
Thursday, December 17, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210

Date and Time	Meeting Recording
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 7:30 a.m.	Access Recording
Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording
Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording

Dodger Stadium 2026 Experience

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DODGER STADIUM 2026

Full 9-Inning Experience

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Dodger Stadium 2026 Experience

HOME RUN!

DODGER STADIUM 2026

Full 9-Inning Experience

INN: 1

RUNS: 0

OUTS: 0

NOW BATTING
SHOHEI OHTANI (#17 - DH)

Preparing Pitch...

INNING OVER

Date and Time	Virtual Meeting Details	In-Person Meeting Location	Meeting Materials
Thursday, February 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Hospital	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, October 15, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, November 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, December 17 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted

Past meetings

Date and Time	Virtual Meeting Details	In-Person Meeting Location	Meeting Materials
Thursday, November 20, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Agenda 10.28.25 Draft meeting minutes 10.16.25 Draft meeting minutes Committee Structure proposal Corrections audit links Click here Click here
Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Agenda 9.18.25 Draft meeting minutes OPMA training Committee Structure proposal
Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Agenda 8.21.25 Draft meeting minutes APCD audit Rural transformation proposal Committee structural proposal Legislative report draft
Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	7/17/2025 meeting minutes Meeting agenda UBHC committee restructuring Analysis of HR 1 impact on BHC recommendations Stakeholder engagement process
Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	07_17_25 BHC agenda 06_19_25 BHC draft minutes BHC draft strategic plan
Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	5_15_2025 BHC Draft Minutes Meeting Agenda Slide deck Objectives handout Strategic Plan May 2025 06_02_25 listening session 06_09_25 liistening session
Monday, June 9, 2025 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.	Access recording	Multi-Agency State Office Building (Room 1020 A-B-C) 195 N. 1950 W. in Salt Lake City	Slideshow Draft Strategic Plan
Monday, June 2, 2025 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.	Access recording	Multi-Agency State Office Building (Room 1020 A-B-C) 195 N. 1950 W. Salt Lake City	Slideshow Draft Strategic Plan
Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	5/15/2025 Meeting Agenda 4/17/2025 Meeting Minutes Dr. Fischer Recomendations USPCC Live On Utah 25-26 Recommendations USPCC Suicide Prevention Training Recommendations USPCC Suicide Surveillance Recommendations Utah Peer Collaborative Proposal 5/25
Thursday, January 16, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Room 1020 A and B	Meeting Agenda Data Slides HB 39 (Rep. Eliason) - Correctional Health Amendment HB 56 (Rep. Eliason) - Civil Commitment Amendments HB 63 (Rep. Dailey-Provost) - Criminal Justice and Mental Health Coordination Amendments SB 65 (Senator Plumb) - Medication Assisted Treatment Amendments SB 115 (Senator Plumb) - Substance Use Disorder Amendments SB XX (Senator Plumb) - Homeless Individuals Protection Amendments
Thursday, February 20, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Room 1020 A and B	1/16/2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda CCBHC Handout Policy and Budget recommendation materials: Process for recommendations in 2025 Recommendation Form Scoresheet Private sector proposal
Thursday, March 20, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	2/20/2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda Slide deck Objectives handout Recommendation materials: Process Form Scoresheet
Thursday, April 17, 2025 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.	Access Recording	Virtual Only	Slide deck
Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	3/20/2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda Slide deck Objectives handout Stakeholder engagement process

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Utah Crisis Line

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In crisis? Call the Utah Crisis Line for immediate, free, confidential support. 24 hours, 7 days a week

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Upcoming Meetings

Date and Time	Virtual Meeting Details	In-Person Meeting Location	Meeting Materials
Thursday, February 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Hospital	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, October 15, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, November 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, December 17 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted

Past Meetings

Date and Time	Virtual Meeting Details	In-Person Meeting Location	Meeting Materials
Thursday, January 15, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Dec. 18, 2025 BHC mtg minutes January 15, 2026 agenda High-Risk List Audit: Identifying and Mitigating Critical Vulnerabilities in Utah Behavioral Health Commission 2026 Legislative Process Decision tree of bill positions
Thursday, December 18, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 110	Agenda 1.15.26 approved meeting minutes 11.20.25 approved meeting minutes Meeting slide deck Slide deck on the Rural Health Transformation Program Seat nominations for the Prevention/Early Intervention and Treatment/Recovery Committees Committee Structure proposal 2026 Messaging timeline 2026 workplan (download)
Thursday, November 20, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Agenda 11.20.25 approved meeting minutes 10.28.25 Draft meeting minutes 10.16.25 Draft meeting minutes Committee Structure proposal Corrections audit links Click here Click here
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 7:30 a.m.	Access recording	ad-hoc Virtual Meeting Only	Agenda
Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Agenda 9.18.25 Draft meeting minutes OPMA training Committee Structure proposal
Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Agenda 8.21.25 Draft meeting minutes APCD audit Rural transformation proposal Committee structural proposal Legislative report draft
Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	7/17/2025 meeting minutes Meeting agenda UBHC committee restructuring Analysis of HR 1 impact on BHC recommendations Stakeholder engagement process
Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	07_17_25 BHC agenda 06_19_25 BHC draft minutes BHC draft strategic plan
Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	5_15_2025 BHC Draft Minutes Meeting Agenda Slide deck Objectives handout Strategic Plan May 2025 06_02_25 listening session 06_09_25 liistening session
Monday, June 9, 2025 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.	Access recording	Multi-Agency State Office Building (Room 1020 A-B-C) 195 N. 1950 W. in Salt Lake City	Slideshow Draft Strategic Plan
Monday, June 2, 2025 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.	Access recording	Multi-Agency State Office Building (Room 1020 A-B-C) 195 N. 1950 W. Salt Lake City	Slideshow Draft Strategic Plan
Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	5/15/2025 Meeting Agenda 4/17/2025 Meeting Minutes Dr. Fischer Recomendations USPCC Live On Utah 25-26 Recommendations USPCC Suicide Prevention Training Recommendations USPCC Suicide Surveillance Recommendations Utah Peer Collaborative Proposal 5/25
Thursday, January 16, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Room 1020 A and B	Meeting Agenda Data Slides HB 39 (Rep. Eliason) - Correctional Health Amendment HB 56 (Rep. Eliason) - Civil Commitment Amendments HB 63 (Rep. Dailey-Provost) - Criminal Justice and Mental Health Coordination Amendments SB 65 (Senator Plumb) - Medication Assisted Treatment Amendments SB 115 (Senator Plumb) - Substance Use Disorder Amendments SB XX (Senator Plumb) - Homeless Individuals Protection Amendments
Thursday, February 20, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Room 1020 A and B	1/16/2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda CCBHC Handout Policy and Budget recommendation materials: Process for recommendations in 2025 Recommendation Form Scoresheet Private sector proposal
Thursday, March 20, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	2/20/2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda Slide deck Objectives handout Recommendation materials: Process Form Scoresheet
Thursday, April 17, 2025 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.	Access Recording	Virtual Only	Slide deck
Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	3/20/2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda Slide deck Objectives handout Stakeholder engagement process

Intellectual/developmental disability webinar series

Intellectual and Developmental Disability 101 | Rachel Byers, MPH, CHES

Relationships and Intimacy | Alex Shiwal, PhD

Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities | Matthew Wappett, Ph.D.

Substance Use Disorder | Scott Walters, PhD

Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis | Julia Hood

Coordination of Care with Other Specialties | Panel

Section 504 vs IEP: Helping the Struggling Student | Michelle Creek

Physical Health Considerations | Tyson Schwab, MD

Understanding Intellectual/Developmental Disability (IDD) | Ashley Donham

Transition Considerations | Sarah Olsen

Community Resources | Colin Kingsbury, Jan Bigelow, & Mindy Rivera

History of Disability in Utah | Matthew Wappett Ph.D

Communication Considerations | Cheri Wild Blue, CCC-SLP, Ph.D.

Disability Across the Lifespan | Julia Hood, Ph.D., BCBA-D, NCSP

Pharmacology and Developmental Disability | Jordan Koncinksy, MD MS

Guardianship and Rights Restrictions | Lisa Wade, Penny Scow, Wendy Naylor

Community Resources

Understanding DSPD: Division of Services for People with Disabilities | LuWenn Jones

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism in Crisis Situations

January Webinar

Community Resources

February Webinar

IDD Self-Advocate and Lived Experience Panel | Libby Oseguera

Sandbox version of Resource Sheet.

Meetings

Date and Time	Virtual Meeting Details	In-Person Meeting Location	Meeting Materials
Thursday, February 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Hospital	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, September 17, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, October 15, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, November 19, 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted
Thursday, December 17 2026 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Attend Virtually	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Not Yet Posted

Past meetings

Date and Time	Virtual Meeting Details	In-Person Meeting Location	Meeting Materials
Thursday, November 20, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Agenda 10.28.25 Draft meeting minutes 10.16.25 Draft meeting minutes Committee Structure proposal Corrections audit links Click here Click here
Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Agenda 9.18.25 Draft meeting minutes OPMA training Committee Structure proposal
Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	Agenda 8.21.25 Draft meeting minutes APCD audit Rural transformation proposal Committee structural proposal Legislative report draft
Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	7/17/2025 meeting minutes Meeting agenda UBHC committee restructuring Analysis of HR 1 impact on BHC recommendations Stakeholder engagement process
Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	07_17_25 BHC agenda 06_19_25 BHC draft minutes BHC draft strategic plan
Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	5_15_2025 BHC Draft Minutes Meeting Agenda Slide deck Objectives handout Strategic Plan May 2025 06_02_25 listening session 06_09_25 liistening session
Monday, June 9, 2025 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.	Access recording	Multi-Agency State Office Building (Room 1020 A-B-C) 195 N. 1950 W. in Salt Lake City	Slideshow Draft Strategic Plan
Monday, June 2, 2025 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.	Access recording	Multi-Agency State Office Building (Room 1020 A-B-C) 195 N. 1950 W. Salt Lake City	Slideshow Draft Strategic Plan
Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	5/15/2025 Meeting Agenda 4/17/2025 Meeting Minutes Dr. Fischer Recomendations USPCC Live On Utah 25-26 Recommendations USPCC Suicide Prevention Training Recommendations USPCC Suicide Surveillance Recommendations Utah Peer Collaborative Proposal 5/25
Thursday, January 16, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Room 1020 A and B	Meeting Agenda Data Slides HB 39 (Rep. Eliason) - Correctional Health Amendment HB 56 (Rep. Eliason) - Civil Commitment Amendments HB 63 (Rep. Dailey-Provost) - Criminal Justice and Mental Health Coordination Amendments SB 65 (Senator Plumb) - Medication Assisted Treatment Amendments SB 115 (Senator Plumb) - Substance Use Disorder Amendments SB XX (Senator Plumb) - Homeless Individuals Protection Amendments
Thursday, February 20, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Room 1020 A and B	1/16/2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda CCBHC Handout Policy and Budget recommendation materials: Process for recommendations in 2025 Recommendation Form Scoresheet Private sector proposal
Thursday, March 20, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	2/20/2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda Slide deck Objectives handout Recommendation materials: Process Form Scoresheet
Thursday, April 17, 2025 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.	Access Recording	Virtual Only	Slide deck
Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Access Recording	Utah State Capitol, Senate Room 210	3/20/2025 Meeting Minutes Meeting Agenda Slide deck Objectives handout Stakeholder engagement process