Cal Voices Board Member Application

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Thanks for your interest in Serving on Cal Voices' Board of Directors!

Cal Voices (formerly NorCal MHA) is a 501(c)(3) public benefit organization dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant peer support services. In all its programs, Cal Voices works with individuals and families with mental health challenges to promote wellness and recovery, prevention, and improved access to services and supports in California's public mental health system.

As a peer-run organization funded primarily through California's Mental Health Services Act, over 90% of our employees and over 50% of our board members have personal lived experience of recovery from a mental health challenge or identify as a close family member, caregiver, or direct supporter of a loved one with a mental health challenge. To learn more about our agency and programs, visit our website at: www.calvoices.org

The following information will be helpful to you when completing this application:

1. This application takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. You can always save your progress and return later to complete this application by clicking on the gray bar at the top of any page that says "Save and continue later."
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2. You will receive a confirmation email once you have completed this application. Make sure you provide us with a valid email address. If you do not receive your confirmation email, please check your junk or spam folders, as the emails sometimes land there. If you check these folders and still cannot locate a confirmation email, please contact Desiree Alarcon, our Board Liaison, at dalarcon@calvoices.org or at (916) 366-4600. *This question is required.

3. A resume or CV is not required to apply, but if you would like to submit one, you may upload it in this application when prompted. If you plan to do so, make sure you can access this document on the device you are using to complete this application. You will also be asked to provide the names and contact info for two professional references, so please have this information ready and available.
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4. As a consumer-run agency, at least 51% of Cal Voices' Directors must openly identify as consumers: individuals who have personal lived experience of recovery from a mental health challenge.

Although not required, the remaining Directors should openly identify as family members of adult consumers or as the primary caregivers of children/youth living with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. Current and past recipients of services in California’s Public Mental Health System are strongly desired.
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5. As a statewide grassroots advocacy agency, Cal Voices aims to include at least one Director from each of the five MHSA Regions (Superior, Central, Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Southern) on its Board of Directors at all times.

We are currently seeking new Directors from the Superior, Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Southern MHSA Regions, but individuals from the Central Region are always welcome to apply.
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HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP?

Contact our Board Liaison, Desiree Alarcon, at dalarcon@calvoices.org or (916) 366-4600.