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Innovations in Culturally Competent Mental Health Care with Luis Suarez, CEO of Sanarai, and Stella Tran, Senior Program Investment Officer of the California Health Care Foundation

Apr 29, 2025
14:58

Episode Description

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Innovative partnerships and culturally tailored approaches are essential to expanding access to behavioral health services and addressing critical gaps in care.


In this episode, Luis Suarez, CEO of Sanarai, and Stella Tran, Senior Program Investment Officer of the California Health Care Foundation, talk about the importance of building trust and leveraging cultural competence. Luis shares how his organization provides culturally relevant mental health services for Spanish-speaking communities, addressing a critical gap in access. Stella discusses how her foundation uses innovation as a lever to improve care quality and access for low-income populations.


Tune in to discover how innovation and cultural competence are transforming behavioral health access for underserved communities!


Resources:

  • Connect with and follow Luis Suarez on LinkedIn.
  • Connect with and follow Stella Tran on LinkedIn.
  • Follow Sanarai on LinkedIn and explore their website.
  • Follow the California Health Care Foundation on LinkedIn and discover their website.
  • Listen to the podcast Making Waves in Health Tech here.

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