BHRIA Stakeholder Regional Plan Meeting March 5 2026 Meeting Recording

This was a regional stakeholder meeting held by Otero County on March 5, 2026, focused on the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (BHRIA) regional plan development. The meeting covered legal requirements for the regional behavioral health plan, including phased implementation priorities, funding eligibility, and coordination with Medicaid. The discussion emphasized the importance of public input, with detailed instructions provided on submitting comments via a newly created webpage and calendar on the Otero County website. No specific procurement actions, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting. Instead, the focus was on gathering community and stakeholder feedback to inform the regional behavioral health plan and ensure alignment with state requirements.