Training Materials

In this training, we review the background, purpose, and evidence of psychiatric advance directives (PADs). Additionally, we discuss the when, who, how, and what of PADs in the CARE Act process. The Pathways to PADs in CARE live session includes a live panel discussion on framing PAD development to support CARE participants.

The training PDF was updated in 2025 to include some exciting updates from the PADs Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Multi-County PADs Innovations Project.

See also the resource card for Psychiatric Advance Directives & the CARE Process: Toolkit & Checklist.

Presenters:

• Rachel Johnson-Yates, MA, LMHC, LAC, Senior Consultant, Health Management Associates
• Dari Pogach, JD, Senior Consultant, Health Management Associates
• Rayshell Chambers, Co-Executive Director and COO, Painted Brain
• Kiran Sohota, President, Concepts Forward Consulting
• Angel Mercado, Peer Support Facilitator/Trainer, Painted Brain
• Jesse Shaw, Wellness Navigator, Interim, Inc.
• Aaron Martinez, Wellness Navigator, Interim, Inc.