North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization Advisory Board

Regular Meetings

  • 1 - 3 p.m.
  • First Tuesday of every month 
  • North Sound BH-ASO Offices*
    301 Valley Mall Way
    Suite 110
    Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Current Open Positions

Snohomish County Human Services' Behavioral Health Division, is seeking interested citizens of Snohomish County to apply for the North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (BH-ASO) Advisory Board.  Members are expected to have an interest or background in mental health and substance use issues. Applicants, if selected for the Board, are expected to attend meetings in Mount Vernon.*  Board members are partners from the community who provide independent advice to the North Sound BH-ASO Executive Committee, and to provide independent feedback to local jurisdictions and service providers. Access the online application. If you have any questions or require further information, please email Michael O'Brien or call 425-388-6291.

About the Board

The purpose of the North Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (NS BH-ASO) Advisory Board (AB) is to provide independent advice to the North Sound BH-ASO Executive Committee; to provide independent feedback to local jurisdictions and service providers; to advocate for the people we serve in the community at local Advisory Boards, at the State Legislature, and in Congress; and to promote the mission of the North Sound BH-ASO: "Empower individuals and families to improve their health and well-being."


The North Sound BH-ASO Advisory Board is established in compliance with Inter-Local Joint Operating Agreements establishing a Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization for Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties executed in March 2019, and in compliance with the provisions of RCW 39.34.030, 71.05, 71.24, 71.34, and with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.  The North Sound BH-ASO Advisory Board consists of 26 members representing the five counties that make up the region and 8 regional Tribal members. For the nine members allocated to Snohomish County, members serve three-year terms and are appointed by Snohomish County Council on recommendation of the County Executive.


General information about the board can be found on the North Sound BH-ASO website.

Contact Michael O'Brien via email or at 425-388-6291 for more information about Snohomish County membership.


*Meetings are being held on a virtual platform until further notice.