 (Nov.
8, 2007) -- Dr. Jim Dill was recently appointed to the Washington, D.C.
based National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Board of
Directors where he will serve as the Vice-Chair of the National Council
Public Policy Committee. Dr. Jim Dill is presently the Executive Director of
the Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards. The Alabama Council
of Community Mental Health Boards represent 29 community mental health and
substance abuse agencies located throughout of the state of Alabama."The
National Council plays a critical leadership role in building healthy minds
and strong communities across the nation and I'm honored to guide this
effort as a board member," said Dr. Dill.
The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is a
not-for-profit association of 1,300 behavioral healthcare organizations that
provide treatment and rehabilitation for mental illnesses and addiction
disorders to nearly six million adults, children, and families in
communities across the country. Board members lead the organization in
promoting recovery from mental illness and addictions through public policy
advocacy, leadership and workforce development, and organizational and
practice improvement.
"This is an exciting time for the National Council and with the
leadership of our outstanding board we will continue to raise the profile of
mental health and addictions services in national healthcare policy and
practice arenas," said Linda Rosenberg, President and CEO of the National
Council. |
