Advises the Board of Commissioners and Health & Human Services Department on matters relating to mental health, developmental disabilities, and alcohol and other drug abuse in Lane County by reviewing major policies of the community mental health program and makes recommendations to the Director and assists in identifying needs and priorities.

Monthly, 3rd Wednesday of each month, except August (no meeting).

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15 members who are broadly representative of the community, with a balance of age, sex, ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic, professional, and consumer interests represented, including advocates for persons with mental or emotional disturbances, drug abuse problems, intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities, and alcoholism and alcohol abuse problems.

2025 MHA-LADPC Roster

4 years

The Mental Health Advisory/Local Alcohol and Drug Planning Committee currently has one vacancy and four pending vacancies.

For information on all current committee vacancies, view the Committee Vacancy page.

Note: You may submit an application at any time. Applications are kept for 12 months from the date the application is received and will be considered should a vacancy occur within that time frame. Applications can be submitted via mail or in person to Lane County Administration, Public Service Building, 125 E 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401.


Application forms are available online and also in the Board of Commissioners office, Public Service Building, 125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene. Applicants may be asked to undergo an interview process.

For more information: Contact Marie Guerrera, 541-682-7716