Summit Focuses on Improved Care for Vulnerable Residents

Today, service providers, government agencies, healthcare providers, and other key community partners gathered to discuss ways to create a more compassionate and improved system of care for our city's most vulnerable. 

View B-Roll and an Interview from the Summit

Video super: Nicole Breske, Unite Us Senior Manager of Customer Success

The Second Community Summit was held today at the Sid Cutter Pavilion. The goal is to bring together providers to share ideas and create an improved and efficient continuum of care for the unhoused community and those experiencing housing or food insecurity. This includes Unite Us, which connects providers through a singular digital platform that streamlines referrals among providers, reducing harm.

“Each time an individual visits a new provider, they’re often met with a new intake process, which includes re-telling their story and trauma,” said Deputy Director Ellen Braden. “By convening and talking about solutions, we are not only streamlining services, we’re becoming more trauma-informed, and reducing harm.”

“Opportunities like this bring together providers and partners to collaborate and uplift our most vulnerable,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Today, these community leaders are leveraging every resource to provide holistic, wraparound support to help people achieve stability in their lives.”

Today, more than 100 people from about 60 different organizations attended the Community Summit.

“We’re building a behavioral health system focused on access, accountability, and dignity,” said Deputy County Manager for Behavioral Health Wayne Lindstrom. “Tools like Unite Us help us reduce barriers, strengthen connections between providers, and make sure individuals get the support they need.”

Following a successful second summit, a monthly meeting will be held to continue the conversation.