Program Overview
The LEAD Program is a statewide three-year project funded by the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) for Client/Consumer Stakeholder Education, Advocacy, and Outreach activities.
Program Goal and Mission
The LEAD Program’s goal is to generate awareness of the needs of consumers/clients and ensure that they have a major role in the envisioning, development, and implementation of local and state mental health policies and programs that will result in accessible, high-quality behavioral/community health services and supports.
Painted Brain Program Collaboration and ActivitiesÂ
Regional LEAD Summits:
Painted Brain hosted one local engagement event, Lead Regional Summit 2023 – Los Angeles.
Listening sessions:Â
Hosted five listening sessions during which consumers identified priorities for advocacy. These listening sessions targeted the LA County region’s specific geographic and demographic populations.
Policy body presentations:
Will engage in two presentations to a policy body highlighting identified priorities and encouraging systems change.
LEAD REGIONAL SUMMIT
Regional LEAD Summits: Painted Brain hosted one local engagement event, Lead Regional Summit 2023 – Los Angeles.
LEAD LISTENING SESSIONS FINDINGS
Hosted five listening sessions during which consumers identified priorities for advocacy. These listening sessions targeted the LA County region’s specific geographic and demographic populations.
POLICY PRESENTATION
Will engage in two presentations to a policy body highlighting identified priorities and encouraging systems change.
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