Health and Human Services Advisory Council
About the Council
The St. Johns County Health and Human Services Advisory Council was established by Resolution of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in 1995. The BCC determined that while County government historically provides health and human services, government cannot and should not attempt to solve all health, mental health, substance abuse and social problems. But government can provide a way to address these problems and seek solutions and remedies in a coordinated and efficient manner. In keeping with this focus, the HHSAC was established to exist and serve as an advisory body to the BCC on such matters.
On behalf of the BCC, members of the HHSAC review funding applications from local independent agencies that provide services to the residents of St. Johns County. The HHSAC then provides its funding recommendations to the BCC for approval. Agencies approved for funding are provided contracts and monthly invoices are submitted to the County by agencies for reimbursement for the services provided.
Meetings, Minutes and Agendas
This Board meets at 4:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, in the Health & Human Services Kingfisher Conference Room located at 200 San Sebastian View St. Augustine, FL 32084. The Chair and Vice-Chair meet the third Thursday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the Kingfisher conference room, simply to set the agenda for the general meeting.
HHSAC was established by Resolution 1995-166, amended by Resolution 1998-85, 2006-60, 2007-203 and 2012-344. The Council is comprised of seven (7) members. Except for the initial term, members shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for a four (4) year term, with an additional term of four (4) years as may be approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Pursuant to Section 3-D of Resolution 2006-60, no employee, board member, officer or consultant to a contracted agency receiving County funds for health, mental health, substance abuse, or social services program shall be a member of the Health and Human Services Advisory Council.
Members shall be appointed as follows: five (5) professionals from the disciplines in the Health and Human Services; and two (2) at-large members, including but not limited to such compatible areas as business, banking and finance, education, law enforcement, community religious leaders, consumers and any other interested parties comprising the general public. Meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the Health and Human Services Calendar.
Council Members
County Commission Liaison, Sarah Arnold, (904) 209-0302
| William A. Cover Jr. District: 5 Term: 2 Position: Member Requirement: Health Professional Term Expires: 2/4/24 | Tara Haley District: 2 Term: 2 Position: Chair Requirement: Human Services Professional Term Expires: 2/4/24 |
| Charles Daly District: 3 Term: 2 Position: Member Term Expires: 7/21/24 | Kathleen Patneau District: 4 Term: Partial Position: Member Requirement: Human Services Professional Term Expires: 7/21/27 |
| Howard K. Hitzel District: 5 Term: 1 Position: Vice-Chair Term Expires: 3/1/26 | Leslie Barstow District: 2 Term: 1 Position: Member Requirement: Human Services Professional Term Expires: 2/21/27 |
| Shannon Nazworth District: 5 Term: 2 Position: Member Requirement: At-Large Term Expires: 2/21/27 |
Annual Reports
The Health & Human Services Advisory Council (HHSAC) is required to provide an annual report to the BCC on its achievements each year and goals for the upcoming year. Below are the HHSAC Annual Reports in PDF format.