Past event — This event ended 13 days ago.
Building Accessible & Cohesive Behavioral Health Response for Older Adults
About the event
Sound Generations presents the first in a series of important community discussions on the challenges faced by older adults navigating our behavioral health systems.
Our Expert Panelists
Traci Adair is a seasoned leader in equity-driven aging and disability services, with extensive experience connecting systems for older adults with behavioral health needs. She currently oversees investments and partnerships that expand access to community-informed services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Dr. Someireh Amirfaiz has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years. She comes to her work at NAAPR as both an advocate and a mental health professional who has trained clinicians on the provision of culturally responsive mental health services to refugees. She is also a published researcher with a special focus on refugees.
Hazel G. Boado is a nonprofit executive with more than a decade leading equity-centered healthcare and care quality advancement.
In her current role at ACRS, she advances culturally and linguistically responsive care for Asian and NH/PI older adults – integrating strategic planning, operational excellence, and cultural competency.
Susan Schoeld began working for the King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division 15 years ago, where the goal is to reduce the use of criminal and crisis services. She currently oversees the crisis system continuum, identifying strategies to more effectively address behavioral health crisis needs.
Moderated by: Jams Stuivenga, Clinical Supervisor, Geriatric Regional Assessment Team (GRAT), Sound Generations
