JUNIATA VALLEY BEHAVIORAL & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES including Mifflin, Huntingdon, Juniata Counties

The Administrative Office reports directly to the Joinder Board of Commissioners; and is responsible for planning, development and monitoring of services through contracts with over 40 individuals and agencies. Although in operation since 1969, the formal Joinder Board Agreement was established in 1976.  The annual flow of events and decisions presented to the Commissioners is driven by the state fiscal year and the state reporting requirements.  While the Joinder Board agenda is flexible, anyone can approach the Joinder Board at a public meeting held bi-monthly at 10:00 AM.

Meetings for the Citizens Advisory Board are at 4 pm with a hybrid meeting style with in-person attendance in the JVBDS-Large Conference Room, Mifflin County, or via the ZOOM Meeting platform.

Next Meeting: SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 in SUITE 101 of 152 E. Market St.

A CAB is:

To review and evaluate the county’s mental health & mental retardation needs, services, facilities, and special problems in relation to the local health and welfare needs, services, and programs.          To develop, together with the administrator, annual plans for the mental health and mental retardation programs required by Section 301 and 509. To make recommendations to the local authorities regarding the program and any other matters relating to mental health and mental retardation services in the counties, including the purchase of service contacts and the extent of funds required to implement the program. To review performance under the mental health and mental retardation program and to recommend a system of evaluation.