BHRIA SB3 Stakeholder Committee for Regional Plan 2 19 2026

This was a stakeholder committee meeting held by Otero County on March 6, 2026, focused on developing a regional behavioral health plan as part of the Behavioral Health Reform Act (BHRIA). The meeting primarily reviewed the results of a recent Simulation (SIM) report that identified five key priorities: housing, behavioral healthcare continuum expansion, youth and family supports, crisis response services, and justice and diversion services. Discussion centered on the challenges and potential models for addressing these priorities, including housing accessibility, workforce expansion, and crisis triage centers. The committee emphasized the importance of community input and sustainability, noting that the final regional plan will be developed with input from a broad stakeholder group and submitted to state-level authorities. While no specific procurement contracts or budget allocations were discussed, the meeting highlighted the need for coordinated funding strategies and ongoing stakeholder engagement to implement the plan by the June 30, 2026 deadline. The group agreed to continue monthly meetings and explore additional ways to gather public input, including online platforms for comments and document sharing.