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Approve the appointment of Iqra Ahmad as a Member at Large and Denise Coleman as the shared Mental Health Advisory Board Representative, to the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board for terms expiring on August 24, 2023
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board of Supervisors the appointment of Iqra Ahmad as a Member at Large and Denise Coleman as the shared Mental Health Advisory Board Representative, to the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board for terms expiring on August 24, 2023.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
The Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board (ADAB) is composed of individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines that represent a cross-section of Solano County. The ADAB ensures that community needs are met with regard to substance abuse related issues through prevention, early intervention, treatment and ongoing recovery. The ADAB reviews, evaluates, and participates in planning processes, advises the Board of Supervisors, and encourages public understanding of alcohol and drug issues, thereby assuring the most effective use of prevention and treatment funds. The ADAB bylaws call for nine members. Terms are for a 3 year period.
Iqra Ahmad graduated from UC Davis and is currently in her doctorate program at Touro University. Her long-term goals are focused on specializing in addiction medicine and helping individuals with co-occuring conditions involving substance abuse and mental health illnesses. She is interested in quality of care issues such as improving access to evidence-based care for underserved populations. Her current research is focused on treatment and prevention services for addiction and evaluation of the effectiveness of drug treatment programs.
Denise Coleman has been a member of the Mental Health Advisory Board (MHAB) since her appointment on July 25, 2017. She recently renewed he...
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