Name
F14 - Separating Forest from Trees: A Practical Discussion on What it takes to Redefine Access and Expansion in Integrated Care
Date & Time
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Location Name
402
Description
This session will dive into the significance of intersectionality within integrated care and provide practical concepts for how to infuse cultural responsiveness within systems. An introduction of a comprehensive system-focused framework (CRST) will be introduced and analyzed from the perspective of interdisciplinary treatment philosophy. Throughout this session, presenters will shed light on common misconceptions about systemic barriers and provide context for how to navigate the current healthcare challenges while maintaining hope and mobilizing other departments. The session will be conversational and audience participation will be encouraged, along with a question and answer component for the presenters.
Speakers
Gabrielle Jones PhD, CEO, Steady, Walnut Creek, CA
Tobirus Newby LCSW, Subject Matter Expert, SteadyLLC,
Tobirus Newby LCSW, Subject Matter Expert, SteadyLLC,

Tags
Substance abuse management
Session Type
Concurrent
Objective 1
Participants will be able to define "cultural responsiveness"
Objective 2
Participants will be able to identify 1 actionable way they can contribute to reducing healthcare disparities among historically underserved communities
Objective 3
Participants will be able to provide 1 reason intersectionality in mental health and substance use treatment is advantageous to healthcare treatment outcomes