1. Purpose: Help plan for future MHSA efforts, and advise CCMH on Programs and priorities.

2.  Advisory responsibilities  Open and transparent processes  Meaningful dialogue & contributions  Educational – for members and also to educate those interested in public mental health  Comprehensive – must participate in many activities under MHSA

3.  CPAW serves at the discretion of the Mental Health Director  CPAW will create a written charter, which will be approved by the Mental Health Director  A Neutral Facilitator will be used to guide meetings.

4.  To learn as much as possible about previous MHSA components, goals, and priorities;  To define transformation of the public mental health system in Contra Costa  To develop & recommend a plan for service integration & transformative vision for the system  To advise on systems integration & transformation as requested or needed

5.  To develop annual updates to previous MHSA components with an eye to systems integration  To be the stakeholder group for MHSA Innovation  To get ideas from the MHSA Tracking/Planning Group, the MHSA Steering Committee, the Consumer Involvement Steering Committee, and the Family Involvement Steering Committee

6.  To review findings from assessment processes (research/evaluation data, etc.)  To develop funding requests as needed.

7.  Monthly meetings to start – the first Thursday of each month, from 4-6 pm, in a central location (Martinez)  Every other month thereafter, or quarterly as needed.  First Meeting: Thursday, March 5, 2009

8.  Create a written charter  Read about and understand MHSA Components  Become familiar with current approved MHSA plans, and draft plans  Read about and understand thoroughly the MHSA Innovation Guidelines  Review the budget situation and the possible impact on MHSA

9.  Know & Understand the Community Program Planning Process (Title 9, Section 3300)  Accept public input on the Draft CSS 08/09 Plan Update  Begin the planning process for MHSA Components for 09/10