As directed by the ballot measure 1A, the San Miguel Behavioral Health Solutions Panel is directed to fund community based mental health and substance use services in San Miguel County. Visit the specific funding areas by clicking below.

Objectives

The San Miguel Behavioral Health Solutions Advisory Panel is tasked with making recommendations for spending priorities to the Board of County Commissioners related to the County’s Mental Health Fund. The BHSAP funds programs and services related to mental health counselors and programs in schools, mental health and substance abuse crisis and emergency response, suicide prevention programs, and substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.

Funding from the BHSAP falls into three broad categories:

1. A grant program, funding existing programs and new initiatives in the field of mental health and substance abuse services. Applications for the 2025 cycle open on August 1st. Information on existing grant recipients can be found here.

2. The San Miguel Behavioral Health Fund, which funds individual therapy services to people living and working in San Miguel County.

3. Individual professional development grants to clinicians seeking opportunities to enhance their skills to better serve the needs of the community.