Remarks by Karen Annunziato
3 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
- Play at 31:21
“If I can make a comment also about peers for the court system, we utilize peers in the diversionary court system and we see the transformative effect on the participants that come into diversionary court. Yes, they're a resource, but they are when we go into chambers and I know the judge, she would share this sentiment as well. We see the reliance and the community that it builds for the people that are in treatment. And with respect to exemptions and on the DCF side of things, you know, I'd be happy to work with Lourdes and discuss, you know, some of those barriers.”
Behavioral Health Advisory Board · May 27, 2026
- Play at 52:48
“I would just like to make a comment through the chair. I know from my own personal experience with my young children, Nicholas, it's very challenging to navigate. And I'm a person that has navigated the system, the safety net system through my professional roles. But from a perspective of dealing with a private institution, I think their care is great. I just know that they experience the same capacity issues. And in terms of handoff, care coordination, I think they strive and aspire for that. But they are an entity that, you know, should be brought to the table because it is interrelated to…”
Behavioral Health Advisory Board · May 27, 2026
- Play at 1:03:22
“I would just like to make a comment through the chair. Um, something that was clarified and I've been discussing with Lourdes is the Co occurring the fact that these dollars can be used for Co occurring disorders with substance use disorder and mental health. And I think that that's an important point because. Sometimes we see that existing in individuals with both. And also specific to, and Lourdes, you could probably do this more eloquently than myself, but when we're talking about opioid use disorder, it's not just limited to opioid, right? It's also stimulants. And so that affects, my…”
Behavioral Health Advisory Board · May 27, 2026