107 | Expanding Behavioral Healthcare for People Experiencing Homelessness in Rural Hawaii
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Workshop
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Room 212-214 |
Session Overview
Exploring the complexities of initiating clinical and behavioral health care services in diverse and rural communities, this presentation includes discussions about challenges, bright spots, and strategies to cultivate trusting partnerships with healthcare systems and providers to deliver expansive, person-centered approaches to the population we serve.
Description
Exploring the complexities of initiating clinical and behavioral health care services in diverse and rural communities, this presentation includes discussions about challenges, bright spots, and strategies to cultivate trusting partnerships with healthcare systems and providers to deliver expansive, person-centered approaches to the population we serve.
Sarah Figueroa
Director Of Planning And Evaluation
Hope Services Hawaii, Inc.
Presenter
Sarah Figueroa has served as a dedicated member of HOPE Services Hawaii since 2017. She earned her Master of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley, where she was the recipient of the Dean’s Health Equity and Leadership Award. Her work is deeply informed by the pursuit of social justice.
Dr. Kalani Spain
Director of Clinical Operations
Hope Services Hawaii
Presenter
Dr. Kalani Spain is a Native Hawaiian, Family Psychologist who is passionate about serving his community as the Director of Clinical Operations at HOPE Services, and expanding behavioral health services on Hawaii Island. Dr. Spain has a small private practice in Hilo, Hawaii and specializes in treating patients suffering from trauma.
Michael McGee
Clinical Team Leader
Hope Services
Presenter
Mike McGee recently joined HOPE Services. He earned his Master’s of Social Work from the Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health at the University of Hawai’i Manoa. Mike also serves as an adjunct Lecturer at the graduate level in the realm of Social Welfare Policy
