The Arkansas Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council involves concerned citizens and stakeholders in planning and evaluating the delivery of behavioral health service in Arkansas by:
- Reviewing plans provided to the Council pursuant to section 1915(a) by the State involved and to submit to the State any recommendations of the Council for modifications to the plans;
- Serving as an advocate for adults with a serious mental illness, children with a severe emotional disturbance, and other individuals with mental illnesses or emotional problems; and
- Monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating, not less than once each year, the allocation and adequacy of mental health services within the State
