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Merced County committee schedules May 5 public hearing on BHSA Three‑Year Integrated Plan
Summary
The Cultural Humility, Health Equity & Social Justice Committee announced a public hearing on the BHSA Three‑Year Integrated Plan (2026–2029) for May 5, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. (room moved to 219) and reminded the public the draft is posted for 30 days and comments are open.
The Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Cultural Humility, Health Equity & Social Justice Committee announced a public hearing on the BHSA Three‑Year Integrated Plan (2026–2029) to be held May 5, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.; the location was changed from room 207 to room 219.
Sharon Jones, a committee member, said the draft plan has been posted for a 30‑day public review period and that public comment cards will be available at the hearing for residents who want to register feedback before adoption. Committee materials note the plan remains open to public comment during that posting period.
Committee members flagged communities with lower access to BHSA services — specifically Latino/Hispanic and Spanish‑speaking residents, youth (especially young children), and API populations — and tied access gaps to stigma, language barriers and mistrust of systems. Fernando Granados emphasized rising cost of living as a driver of increased need for supportive services. The committee did not take a formal vote on the plan at this meeting; the public hearing is the next formal opportunity for public input.
