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Commissioners approve reappointments to Great Rivers BHASO advisory board

5930588 · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Cowlitz County commissioners approved reappointments of three advisory board members to the Great Rivers Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization advisory board: Gina James, Maureen Fox and Beth Fellows, all of whom were long‑serving members, the Great Rivers CEO said.

Trinidad Medina, chief executive director of Great Rivers BHASO, asked the board to confirm reappointments to the regional behavioral health advisory board that serves five counties including Cowlitz.

Medina said the advisory board consists of up to 11 members plus a tribal representative and that members review federal block grant plans, policies and local service needs. Medina recommended reappointing Gina James (Health & Human Services representation), Maureen Fox (Corrections) and Beth Fellows; commissioners responded that they would approve those reappointments.

Ending: Commissioners indicated approval of the recommended reappointments; staff noted the advisory board’s role in reviewing federal block grants and local program input.