Committee debriefs AHEAD conference, highlights inclusivity and access concerns
Merced County committee members praised the AHEAD Conference at UC Merced for its emphasis on cultural humility and integration of mental, physical and spiritual health, while flagging access barriers including staff availability and transportation for community attendees.
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Sharon Jones, a staff member with Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, opened the May 28 meeting by recounting the AHEAD Conference at UC Merced and citing keynote speaker Lee Mun Wah's focus on cultural humility and assumptions about people. "You make many assumptions about people," Jones said, summarizing a keynote point committee members found resonant.
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