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AMFP NorCal's premier event, our 2nd Annual Behavioral Health Symposium - Building a Brighter Future: A Symposium on Financing and Constructing Behavioral Health Facilities is here!

This must-attend event brings together industry leaders for a deep dive into the critical topic of behavioral health facilities. Hear from top experts from healthcare providers, design firms, and construction companies across Northern California. 

Here's what you can expect:

• A historical overview of the behavioral health crisis and a look at the diverse facilities providing care.
• Three esteemed panels that will dive into critical topics (see below).
• An overview of financial streams available for behavioral health facilities. 
• Networking during registration/breakfast, in between panels, and after the symposium.
• Food and refreshments.

Panel 1 - Case Study and Lessons Learned: UCSF Benioff, Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health sponsored by Rudolph and Sletten

This panel will discuss ways to reduce stigma and foster healing through design.

Moderator:
Jeff Russell - Vice President Healthcare at Rudolph and Sletten
Panelists:
Arijit Dutta - Senior Healthcare Planner at SmithGroup
Katie Walsh - Senior Project Manager at University of California, San Francisco
Gary Taylor - Senior Project Executive at Rudolph and Sletten
Hsiao Lin (Charlene) Hu - Senior Design Principal at SmithGroup
Lauren Schwade - Healthcare Lighting Lead at Mazzetti

Panel 2 - BHCIP Case Study: BeWell Irvine & San Joaquin sponsored by Boulder Associates

This panel will discuss BHCIP funding and how it applies to various counties/owners to expand behavioral health access.

Moderator:
Darci Hernandez - Principal at Boulder Associates
Panelists:
Genevieve Valentine - Director of Health Services at San Joaquin County
Anosha Zanjani - Principal Mental Health Consultant at Mindful Insights Consulting
Cameron Coltharp - Vice President, Facilities and Real Estate Services at Telecare Corporation
Marley Mueller - Funding Strategies Managerat BKF Engineers

Panel 3 - Integrated by Design: How Progressive Delivery Methods Support OSHPD-5 Facilities Conversions sponsored by Gilbane Building Company

This panel will explore OSHPD-5 conversions through the lens of progressive delivery methods. Using the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Project and the Sutter Herrick Expansion Project as case studies, panelists will discuss their challenges, programming, and similarities, drawing parallels between the two.  

Moderator:
Grady Ritua - Senior Project Executive at Gilbane Building Company
Panelists:
Rob Serafin - Director, Design and Construction, NCAL at Kaiser Permanente
Shiva Mendez - Principal, Behavioral Health Practice Leader at HOK
Neil Bahen - Associate at KPFF Consulting Engineers