On March 26th, 2011, consumers, family members, providers, and interested community members gathered to hear about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on mental health care from Andrew Sperling, NAMI Director of Legislative Advocacy. 


The  ACA presentation was followed by a thought-provoking and lively panel discussion led by Joanne Lundstrom, retired CEO of Mental Health Kokua and Board Chair of PHOCUSED.  Featured panelists included community leaders, consumers, and family members: Mike Durant (NAMI), Randy Hack (NAMI), Poka Laenui (Hale Na'au Pono), Lloyd Lim (DCCA), Suzanne Chun Oakland (Senate Human Services, Greg Payton (DOH), and Andrew Sperling (NAMI).

Below are links to resources on the event: