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The American mental health system is broken beyond repair. Rather than trying to tweak a system which fails everyone, it is time to commit to a bold vision for a better way forward. This podcast explores the American system against the plumb line of an international best practice, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), in Trieste, Italy. The 40-year old Trieste model demonstrates how a community-based treatment system upholds the human rights of the people served. The Trieste story… Show more The American mental health system is broken beyond repair. Rather than trying to tweak a system which fails everyone, it is time to commit to a bold vision for a better way forward. This podcast explores the American system against the plumb line of an international best practice, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), in Trieste, Italy. The 40-year old Trieste model demonstrates how a community-based treatment system upholds the human rights of the people served. The Trieste story is anti-institutional and models the therapeutic value of social connection. Topics will address contemporary challenges in the American failed mental health system as contrasted with the Italian approach toward accoglienza – or radical hospitality – as the underpinning of their remarkable culture of caring for people. Interviews will touch upon how the guiding principles of the Italian system – social recovery, whole person care, system accountability, and the human right to a purposeful life – are non-negotiable aspects if we are to have any hope of forging a new way forward in our American mental health system. Show less

Heart Forward LA is a project of Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs. The mission statement suggests a bold vision for a different way to approach building new attitudes, practices and policies to care for our neighbors who live with mental illness: Transforming the American mental health system through radical hospitality. Priorities in 2024 will involve furthering the Radical Hospitality Initiative in supportive housing and board & care homes; working on a strategic direction and vision… Show more Heart Forward LA is a project of Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs. The mission statement suggests a bold vision for a different way to approach building new attitudes, practices and policies to care for our neighbors who live with mental illness: Transforming the American mental health system through radical hospitality. Priorities in 2024 will involve furthering the Radical Hospitality Initiative in supportive housing and board & care homes; working on a strategic direction and vision to guide Heart Forward's work for the next three to five years; escorting another learning team to study the Trieste mental health system, and advocating for the expansion of the Mental Health Assistant innovation at LA County Twin Towers, and producing Season 5 of the Heart Forward Conversations from the Heart podcast. Show less

Standing by to provide post-pandemic support to a mental health reform pilot in Los Angeles County inspired by the guiding principles associated with the WHO-recognized mental health system in Trieste, Italy. Blogging about the juxtaposition of the American and Italian systems at www.accoglienza.us and talking about it on the Heart Forward Conversations from the Heart podcast. Speaking to local and national groups interested in a new way forward to help people with severe mental illness… Show more Standing by to provide post-pandemic support to a mental health reform pilot in Los Angeles County inspired by the guiding principles associated with the WHO-recognized mental health system in Trieste, Italy. Blogging about the juxtaposition of the American and Italian systems at www.accoglienza.us and talking about it on the Heart Forward Conversations from the Heart podcast. Speaking to local and national groups interested in a new way forward to help people with severe mental illness reclaim their lives. Providing consultation assistance to entities interested to know how to address issues related to chronic homelessness and untreated mental illness in their communities. Show less