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Whatcom County Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC) Meeting

January 12, 2026 · Whatcom, WA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-12 (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.whatcomcounty.us ↗
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Attendees

Caleb Erickson (committee member)
Champ Thomaskutty (health rep stand-in)
Donnell Tanksley (committee member)
Shannon Boustead (committee member)
Stephanie Kraft (committee member)
Stephen Gockley (committee member)
Summer Starr (committee member)
Susan Johnson (committee member)
Tannis Peura (committee member)
Ann Beck (staff)
Charlene Ramont (staff)
Joe Fuller (staff)
Kari Holley (staff)
Mallory Hamilton (staff)
Malora Christensen (staff)
Riley Myers (staff)
Tom Wynne (staff)
✓ Present: 17/17

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Welcome & Roll Call

Introduction and roll call

#2

Public Comment

Public comments from local school representatives

#3

Finish the Behavioral Health Prioritization Exercise

Finalizing priorities for behavioral health in the community

#4

Next Steps

Discussion of next steps and future plans

#5

Closing & Adjournment

Meeting adjournment

Public Comments

3 speakers
Amelia Vader · Topic: Bellingham Public Schools Mental Health

representing Bellingham Public Schools

Laura Cardinal · Topic: Bellingham Public Schools Mental Health

representing Bellingham Public Schools

Lindsay Anderson · Topic: Nooksack Public Schools Mental Health

representing Nooksack Public Schools