Tulare County Behavioral Health Board

Tulare County Behavioral Health Board

The Tulare County Behavioral Health Board meets monthly to discuss issues regarding the quality and accessibility of the mental health services the County provides. The Behavioral Health Board votes on issues that affect clients and their family members, such as changes within the Mental Health Plan, performance outcomes and measurements, data collection, and strategic planning. The Board acts in an advisory status to the local Behavioral Health Administration, thus helping to create a system that is more accessible, efficient, and quality-driven.

Behavioral Health Board Bylaws
Behavioral Health Board Bylaws
Behavioral Health Board Vacancy Announcements
Behavioral Health Board Vacancy Announcements

This is the Behavioral Health Board Committee Notice of Vacancy for  the Tulare County Behavioral Health Board. Recruitment and selection process will be in accordance with CA WIC 5604 to ensure required representation.

Behavioral Health Board
Behavioral Health Board
Behavioral Health Board Executive Committee
Behavioral Health Board Executive Committee

Agency News

Tulare County Selects New Public Health Officer

Tulare County Selects New Public Health Officer

On February 11, 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. Asma Tariq to the position of County Health Officer, effective May 4, 2025. Dr. Tariq fills the position that has been vacant since Dr. Karen Haught retired in 2023.

New Area Code, New Dialing Procedure

New Area Code, New Dialing Procedure

The California Public Utilities Commission is adding a new area code, 357, to the areas using the 559 area code. Starting February 26, 2025, local calls will require dialing 1 + area code + phone number (1 +10 digits). You can still dial just 3 digits for 911, 988, and other services like 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711, or 811 if available