About the Council
The Council for Advising and Planning (CAP) for the Prevention and Treatment of Mental and Substance Use Disorders has roots in the former Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council (MHPAC).
CAP Vision
To assure that all Texans have safe and effective prevention, treatment, recovery and resilience support services for mental and substance use disorders.
CAP Mission
To ensure the provision of consumer and family centered services and supports for persons with mental and/or substance use disorders or serious emotional disturbance. Monitor, review, evaluate and make recommendations regarding the allocation and adequacy of mental and substance use disorder prevention, treatment, recovery and resilience support services in the State.
CAP Goals
To Partner with the State:
- To ensure consumer and family directed trauma informed services and supports for the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders with a focus on recovery and resilience.
- To advocate for Texans with mental and substance use disorders and serious emotional disturbance.
- To support the integration of mental and substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery services and supports into overall health services.
- To eliminate disparities in the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders.
- To strengthen the coordination and collaboration with relevant state and community organizations in order to develop systems of care.
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Resources
Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Learning Community (BHTalk)
The Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Learning Community (BHTalk) promotes collaboration and knowledge development among those individuals committed to making recovery and resiliency the expected outcomes of mental health services. Join the Mental Health Planning and Advisory Council (MHPAC) Forum on BH Talk for the opportunity to network with peers in other states. Please note: BH Talk is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by DSHS.