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BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCILS

Local Business Advisory Councils

MHANYS welcomes continuing and/or new Local Business Advisory Councils (LBACs) to the Consumer & Business Outreach Program. The primary objective of the Councils is to generate employment opportunities and job retention of individuals living with mental illness through leads offered by BAC members. LBACs conduct outreach about mental health awareness in the workplace and the benefits this untapped segment of the workplace can offer local business communities. Additional efforts include educating the treatment community of the importance of employment to an individual’s recovery and overall well-being.

Local Business Advisory Councils Show Great Results -
We are very impressed by the dedication and good work of the Local Business Advisory Councils (LBAC). Since 2002 Council members have provided over 700 job leads to LBAC Coordinators resulting in over 300 individuals securing employment in competitive and integrated jobs.

The Local Business Advisory Councils for 2008 are hosted by the following MHAs and other mental health organizations:

MHANYS Statewide Business Advisory Council

The MHANYS Statewide Business Advisory Council (SBAC) meets quarterly to bring together LBAC Coordinators, State agencies, and other stakeholders with a vested interest in workforce development. The SBAC represents: