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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Dr. Lisa H. Wong, Director of the nation’s largest public mental health system, shares how LA County is transforming care from crisis response to recovery grounded in hope, equity, and community. 🔍Highlights You Won’t Want to Miss: • 988 & Care Court: How new crisis pathways and collaborative courts are changing outcomes. • Equity & Access: Bottom-up anti-racism work (ARISE) and cross-department collaboration to serve everyone, including people experiencing homelessness. • Beyond Symptoms: A recovery-focused approach that centers purpose, community, and wellbeing. • Workforce & The Clubhouse Model: Supporting the people who do the work and expanding community clubs that foster belonging. • Leadership from the Frontline: Lessons from Skid Row to County leadership, and why hope is a practice, not just a feeling. Host: Rodney CollinsProducers: Ramla Javed, Flavio Guzman Magaña, Tina CurryEditor: Alban KalasaGuest: Kurt FlorenLive From LA County is a storytelling podcast that celebrates the voices and experiences of Los Angeles County employees. Centered on meaningful conversations, each episode features interviews with County leaders, changemakers, and team members across all levels, highlighting the depth and diversity of our workforce and the shared values that connect us all.From community engagement and cultural milestones to creative problem-solving and innovation, this podcast invites listeners into honest, inspiring discussions about what it means to serve Los Angeles County. It’s a space to listen, learn, and lead together with empathy and purpose.The podcast kicks off with the Living Library Series, a collection of candid conversations with LA County Department Heads. Hosted by Rodney Collins, Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, this series offers a closer look at the personal and professional journeys of our County leaders. Each episode dives into unfiltered conversations about their values, career paths, challenges, accomplishments, and what makes their LA County story unique.
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