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MENTAL HEALTH On the FRONTLINES: Dr. Nilsa Gallardo and Felipe Andalon
Commentaries from the Edge
33 minutes
1 year ago
MENTAL HEALTH On the FRONTLINES: Dr. Nilsa Gallardo and Felipe Andalon
We continue our podcast episodes on CARE (Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment) Court, a judicial place that creates a path to healing and rehabilitation for individuals suffering from untreated mental illness. A pillar of making this Court an agent for change rather than a place for punishment, is the partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH). The guests on this podcast episode, Dr. Nilsa Gallardo, Program Manager, and Felipe Andalon, Mental Health Case Worker, are staff from the department who are able to paint the picture of inspiring stories. Their dedication and expertise can bring success to those with mental illness coming before this Court. CARE Court as a new endeavor begun in December of 2023, with Nilsa the Administrator overseeing aspects of LACDMH’s involvement, and Felipe working each case determined to build trust and bringing an often skeptical client toward a more hopeful life, are mental health pioneers fostering new insights and coordinated services for those with serious psychotic disorders. To learn more about CARE Court and how to Petition for someone in need:Go to the website, www.LACourt.org/CARE
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