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CARE in Practice: Building a Culture of Support through Peers, Volunteer Supporters, and Natural Supports

June 5, 2025  |  
10:30am-
11:30am PST
(Open-Forum)
  • Behavioral Health, Volunteer Supporter
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County behavioral health (BH) agencies are invited to the new CARE in Practice Series, which will highlight examples from counties engaged in the CARE Act. This CARE in Practice session will focus on support roles in the CARE process and is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. PT. The county panelists—representing both urban and rural communities— will discuss strategies for integrating and operationalizing volunteer supporters (VS), peer support specialists, and other natural supports such as family, friends, and community members.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will have an increased ability to:

  • Explore strategies for integrating support roles into CARE teams including outreach, ongoing engagement, court participation, care planning, and retention.
  • Gain insights from other counties on successful models, adaptations, and lessons learned in organizing around support roles.

Presenters

  • Deborah Rose, PsyD, Principal, Health Management Associates
  • Rachel Johnson-Yates, MA, LMHC, LAC, Associate Principal, Health Management Associates
  • Additional participation from county panelists

Important Information

This open-forum is intended for all county behavioral health agencies other stakeholders that are participating in the CARE Act Implementation.

Registration Notes

Note: You will receive a confirmation email after registering from “CARE Act TTA Admin” <[email protected]>

Add the event to your calendar by selecting “Add to Calendar” in the confirmation email. Your confirmation link is unique to you and should not be forwarded.

Open-Forum
June 5, 2025  |  
10:30am 

PST

Register Now