Past Convenings

2022: Reaching Out – Crisis Response and the Implementation of 988

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The launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a critical step in building a fully resourced crisis continuum of care, often described as a three-legged stool: “someone to call,” “someone to come,” and “somewhere to go.” Participants shared developing strategies and solutions in each of these areas, discussed California’s plans to build a robust behavioral health crisis response system, and heard from those building the required technical infrastructure to ensure that anyone who contacts 988 receives the appropriate services when needed.

Day 1 Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USjbFqUhs90
Day 2 Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQQu69EDLoU

  • Program

    Program 2022

  • Presentation & Materials

    • Erika Cristo, Assistant Director, Community Services and Licensing and Certification, Behavioral Health, Department of Health Care Services_Updated 2023_2022
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    • Veronica Kelley, Chief, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Orange County Health Care Agency – Step Down and Unique Housing Programs – Be Well Model Presentation
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    • Tyler Fong, Senior Director of Program Initiatives, Brilliant Corners – Permanent Housing Model Presentation
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    • Teresa Pasquini, Founder, Housing that Heals – Lived Experience Perspective Presentation
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    • Shari Sinwelski, Vice President, Crisis Care, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Presentation
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    • Scott Zeller, Vice President, Acute Psychiatry, Virtuity – Sacramento County EmPATH Program Presentation
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    • Stephanie Welch, Moderator and Presenter, Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health, California Health and Human Services Agency Presentation
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    • Leticia Galyean, CEO, Seneca Family of Agencies Presentation
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    • Karleen Jakowski, Assistant Director Health and Human Services: Mental Health Director, Yolo Health and Human Services Agency Presentation
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    • Jonathan Porteus, Chief Executive Officer, WellSpace Health Presentation
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    • Cherylynn Lee, Behavioral Services Manager, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department Presentation
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    • Budge Currier, 911 Branch Manager, Statewide Interoperability Coordinator, Office of Emergency Services Presentation
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    • Amy Ellis, Adult System of Care Division Director, Health and Human Services, Placer County – The Lotus Center Presentation
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    • Document #1 – Guide for State Funding for Homelessness Services – Putting the Funding Pieces Together – Guide to Strategic Uses of New and Recent State and Federal Funds to Prevent and End Homelessness Presentation
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    • Document #2 Homelessness 101 Document – Homelessness Response 101 – for Health Care Providers and Stakeholders Presentation
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  • Report

    Final Report 2022

  • Speaker Bios

    Speaker Bios 2022

  • Attendee List

    Attendee List 2022

  • 2022 Leadership Group

    • Deanna Adams – Senior Analyst, Judicial Council of California, Criminal Justice Services, Operations & Programs Division
    • Bill Brown – Sheriff-Coroner, Santa Barbara County
    • Michelle Cabrera — Executive Director, County Behavioral Health Directors Association
    • Grace Childs – Executive Associate, Urban Counties of California
    • Cathy Coyne – Government Affairs Liaison (Ret.), California State Sheriffs’ Association
    • Christina Edens – Deputy Director, Forensic Services Division, California Department of State Hospitals
    • Hallie Fader-Towe – Senior Policy Advisor, Council of State Governments Justice Center
    • Morgan Grabau – Events & Communications Director, Forensic Mental Health Association of California
    • Brenda Grealish – Executive Officer, Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health
    • Carmen Green – Executive Director, California State Sheriffs’ Association
    • Catherina Isidro – Executive Director, Forensic Mental Health Association of California
    • Kathryn Jett – Senior Policy Consultant, Shatterproof
    • Karen Larsen – Chief Executive Officer, The Steinberg Institute
    • Sheree Lowe – Vice President, Policy, California Hospital Association
    • Lahela Mattox – Chief Operations Officer, San Diego Regional Task Force on the Homeless
    • Rosie McCool – Deputy Director, Chief Probation Officers of California
    • David Meyer – Clinical Professor, Institute of Psychiatry, Law and Behavioral Sciences, USC Keck School of Medicine
    • Ryan Morimune – Administration of Justice Legislative Representative, California State Association of Counties
    • Ashley Mills – Research Supervisor, Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission
    • Jolie Onodera – Health and Behavioral Health Legislative Representative, California State Association of Counties
    • Mike Radford – Bureau Chief, Training Program Services Bureau, Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training
    • Stephanie Regular – Assistant Public Defender, Contra Costa County
    • Tyler Rinde – Deputy Director, Child Welfare Policy – The California Alliance of Child and Family Services
    • Adrienne Shilton – Director of Public Policy and Strategy – The California Alliance of Child and Family Services
    • Linda Tomasello – Consultant, Crisis Intervention Training
    • Kit Wall – Words to Deeds Project Director, Kit Wall Productions
    • Tracey Whitney – Assistant Head Deputy, Writs & Appeals Division, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
    • Molly Willenbring – Executive Director, First Responder Support Network
    • Helene Zentner – Field Representative, California Board of State and Community Corrections
    • Carrie Zoller – Supervising Attorney, Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts

  • Paradigm Awards

    • Law Enforcement Champion: Lisa Heintz – Director of Legislation and Special Projects for the Federal Court Receiver, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
      Presented by: Kathy Jett – Senior Policy Consultant, Shatterproof
    • Community Champion: Sandri Kramer – Director of Community Relations and Special Projects, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
      Presented by: Adrienne Shilton – Director of Public Policy and Strategy, The California Alliance of Child and Family Services
    • State Champion: Stephanie Welch – Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health, California Health and Human Services Agency
      Presented by: Brenda Grealish – Executive Officer, Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health