The Call-to-Action (CTA) series is a cornerstone of the Behavioral Health Institute’s mission to confront race, equity & social justice (RESJ) within Washington State’s behavioral healthcare system. Our objective is to facilitate a dynamic learning environment that fosters knowledge expansion, cultivates partnerships, and drives behavioral health systems towards greater equity. Through the CTA series, participants engage in transformative dialogues centered on healing racial trauma, dismantling systemic racism, and addressing social injustices within the realms of mental health and substance use. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate on creating a more inclusive and just behavioral health landscape.
Join us for our first CTA event of 2025:
Driving Equity in Behavioral Health: A Leadership Panel Discussion
The behavioral health field is evolving rapidly, presenting new opportunities and challenges for practitioners, leaders, organizations and the people who receive services. Join our panel of seasoned behavioral health leaders as they discuss:
- Emerging trends in behavioral health services
- Strategies for addressing workforce challenges
- Navigating changes in funding and policy
- Integrating equity and innovation into practice
This interactive webinar will feature insights from experts and real-world solutions to help you thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape.
Panelists:
- Michael Byun – Executive Director, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)
- Patricia Edmond-Quinn – CEO, Therapeutic Health Services (THS)
- Mario Paredes – Executive Director, Consejo Counseling & Referral Service
Facilitator: Danie Eagleton, LMHC – Behavioral Health Specialist
Event Details:
🗓 Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PT)
📍 Location: Online
The CTA series is led by the UW Medicine Behavioral Health Institute at Harborview and is funded by the Washington State Health Care Authority. The CTA series is collaborative by design. It includes partners, thought leaders and experts in the fields of race, equity, social justice, and behavioral health throughout Washington state.
If you have questions, please email bhinstitute@uw.edu.