Name: Together We Are Better: How Our Bexar County System of Care Keeps the Community Afloat - 1.5 CE hours
Start: 2026-07-13T12:50:00-0500
End: 2026-07-13T14:10:00-0500

Together We Are Better: How Our Bexar County System of Care Keeps the Community Afloat - 1.5 CE hours

Monday July 13, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT

304 A

Objectives:

Explain how SOC/CRCG-aligned care coordination improves behavioral health access and continuity of care Attendees will be able to describe how cross-system coordination (schools, juvenile probation, mental health providers, Region 20, nonprofits, and the Health Collaborative) strengthens timely connection to services, including wraparound supports and intensive outpatient referrals, to improve stability and follow-through.
Identify the mechanisms by which coordinated, wraparound supports reduce risk and improve youth/family outcomes Attendees will be able to map how reducing service duplication, closing gaps in care, and actively addressing barriers to support (transportation, eligibility, scheduling, engagement) improves engagement in treatment and supportive services for youth with complex mental health needs.
Apply an integrated Systems of Care pathway to expand reach and measurably improve outcomes at the community level Attendees will leave able to outline how integrated SOC/CRCG workflows expand reach, meet state-mandated expectations, and drive improved outcomes for youth and families through coordinated service planning and shared accountability across partners.

Statement of Need:
To meet growing demand and fulfill state mandates, integrated systems of care are needed to expand reach, close service gaps, and improve outcomes for youth and families.

Abstract:
This session highlights the collaborative partnership between the Community Resource Coordination Group and the Bexar County System of Care, which strengthens a state-mandated framework supporting youth with complex mental health needs and their families. Through cross-system collaboration with schools, juvenile probation, mental health providers, Region 20, nonprofits, and the Bexar County Health Collaborative, this approach enhances care coordination, wraparound services, and access to intensive outpatient referrals. The collaboration aims to reduce service duplication, address gaps in care, and guide families in identifying and overcoming barriers to receiving needed supports. There will also be an opportunity for you in representation of your organization to join our local CRCG and or how to receive support for the clients that you serve.

Speakers

Janell Garcia, MA

Project Director, Bexar County System of Care

Janell Garcia is currently serving as the Project Director for the Bexar County System of Care within the Bexar County Public and Behavioral Health Department. She possesses over ten years of experience working collaboratively with families, stakeholders, community partners, elected... Read More →

Elizabeth Lutz, MBA

CEO, The Health Collaborative in San Antonio

Elizabeth Lutz, MBA, serves as CEO of The Health Collaborative in San Antonio, Texas, where she leads community-driven strategies to improve access, coordination, and outcomes for individuals and families with complex needs. Her work centers on care coordination, multi-partner collaboration... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 12:50pm - 2:10pm CDT
304 A

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