
Ramsey County Children's Mental Health Collaborative
Working across systems and with families to support children's mental health.
Call or Text (800) 565-2575
Professional Development and Advisory Committee
We meet via Zoom on 3rd Thursdays (3:00 to 5:00) This is an open meeting. ALL are welcome!
Contact Wendy Goodman for more information: wendy@rccmhc.org (800) 565-2575
The Professional Development and Advisory Committee (PDAC) guides and informs the work of the RCCMHC by contributing the perspective and expertise of direct service professionals.
The Committee also functions as a forum that supports, strengthens and broadens our community workforce to meet the complex needs of youth and families.

Meeting Schedule and Training Topics
We meet on 3rd Thursdays (3:00 to 5:00) The committee will officially "re-launch" on September 18, 2025.
RCCMHC hosts FREE trainings during each committee meetings. Each meeting has a 1.5-hour training and Q&A discussion as well as 30 min RCCMHC committee business. CEUs are usually available.
Scroll below to find detailed descriptions of 2025-2026 training topics.
Committee Leadership and Members
Committee Co-Chairs also serve on the RCCMHC Governing Board: OPEN POSITIONS
Our new Professional Development and Advisory Committee replaces our old Advisory Council and Cultural Outreach Committee. So we will use a transitional Co-Chair appointment process for the 2025-2026 program year. The Committee’s ongoing Co-Chair positions will be elected by the committee membership starting in 2026-2027.
Transitional Appointment Process (2025-2026)
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Letters of interest will be gathered from prospective Co-Chair candidates during summer 2025.
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The RCCMHC Executive Committee and staff will review applicants and bring a recommended slate of Co-Chair nominees to the RCCMHC Governing Board for consideration at the August 2025 Board meeting.
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The Board will appoint two Co-Chairs to serve the initial terms: One Co-Chair will serve a one-year term (2025-2026) and one Co-Chair will serve a two-year term (2025-2027).
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This staggered approach will allow the committee to transition to ongoing staggered Co-Chair elections beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Committee members
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The Committee has open membership- you are welcome to join us!
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The Committee will include professionals from diverse fields, disciplines, and systems and will reflect the community we serve. RCCMHC’s expanded concept of the workforce includes mental health professionals such as clinical and non-clinical specialized care professionals and healers; but it also includes non-mental health experts such as resource navigators, case managers, educators, faith leaders, and others who support youth and families with complex needs.
Committee Goals
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identify needs and recommend interventions to address service gaps and build workforce capacity.
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provide feedback on collaborative impact and program outcomes.
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build relationships and network to mobilize and leverage resources.
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host cross-disciplinary trainings, expert panels, and workshops to promote evidence-based and community-defined interventions as well as culturally responsive or emerging approaches.
PDAC is an open meeting. Registration is not required but if you RSVP, you will receive automatic email reminders and an option to add individual meetings to your calendar.
Upcoming Events: September to June

Crisis and Intensive Support- Mental Health, Behavior and Substance UseCOMMITTEEThu, Oct 30A Zoom Link button is on the PDAC web page
Navigating Basic Needs and Other Whole-Family SupportsCOMMITTEEThu, Nov 20A Zoom Link button is on the PDAC web page
Heal the Healer: a special chill out program for providersCOMMITTEEThu, Dec 18A Zoom Link button is on the PDAC web page
Responding to Youth and Family Safety CrisesCOMMITTEEThu, Jan 15A Zoom Link button is on the PDAC web page
Developmental/ Learning Disorders and Intersection with Mental HealthCOMMITTEEThu, Feb 19A Zoom Link button is on the PDAC web page
Supporting youth ages 16-19 (transition aged)COMMITTEEThu, Mar 19A Zoom Link button is on the PDAC web page
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Addressing High Risk DisparitiesCOMMITTEEThu, Apr 16A Zoom Link button is on the PDAC web page
Grief, Loss and Community Response after SuicideCOMMITTEEThu, May 14A Zoom Link button is on the PDAC web page
Holistic Strategies for Mental Health and WellnessCOMMITTEEThu, Jun 18A Zoom Link button is on the PDAC web page
How Can We Help?
Call or Text 800-565-2575

