Mental Health Planning Council
The Pennsylvania Mental Health Planning Council (MHPC) consists of three committees: Children's Advisory Committee, Adult Advisory Committee, and Older Adult Advisory Committee. These committees come together to form the MHPC whose purpose is to advise on a broad behavioral mandate to include — but not be limited to — mental health, substance abuse, behavioral health disorders, and cross-system disability.
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) advisory committees include individual representatives of youth, adult and older adult individuals who have been served by the behavioral health system, family members of such youth and adults, providers, advocates, professionals, their respective organizations, as well as governmental organizations. At least 51 percent of the members are current or former behavioral health consumers and family members. Members are appointed by the deputy secretary of OMHSAS.
MHPC Announcements
MHPC seeking new members
June 12, 2023 — The MHPC is seeking new members for the following three committees: Children's Behavioral Health, Adult Behavioral Health, and Older Adult Behavioral Health. To be considered, applicants must be a current resident of Pennsylvania or be able to document substantial current involvement in the Pennsylvania mental health system, and, reflect the cultural and geographic diversity of individuals served in the Commonwealth and maintain an equitable representation among individuals who have received services, family, advocate, and professional representatives to the fullest extent possible. The application can be found under the "Membership" section of this webpage.
SFY 2023-2024 Confirmed Dates
SFY 2023-2024 Save the Date: Starting in SFY 2023-2024, the OMHSAS Mental Health Planning Council will meet on the third Tuesday of the second month each quarter (August, November, February, and May). In years when the May meeting would fall on the Pennsylvania Primary Election, the May meeting will be held on Monday instead. Currently, all SFY23-24 meetings are being planned as remote meetings.
If any changes occur throughout the year, updates will be provided through the MHPC Appointed Member Listserv and the
OMHSAS Public Listserv.
Any questions related to the Mental Health Planning Council can be sent to the MHPC Email Address:
RA-PWOMHSASMHPC@pa.gov
Upcoming Meetings
- Tuesday August 15, 2023; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Tuesday November 21, 2023; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Tuesday February 20, 2024; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Tuesday May 21, 2024; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Membership
Committee Member Expectations