 (Nov.
8, 2007) -- Dr. Jim Dill serves on the Washington, D.C. based National
Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Board of Directors where he
serves 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 30 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. |
