Center Racial Equity and Consumer Voice: Phase II Kickoff Convening Summary

On May 18-19, 2021, the Delta Center for a Thriving Safety Net held its first convening of Phase II. During the two-day virtual convening, state association teams came together to learn about each other’s project goals and ideal outcomes, hear insights from Phase I teams, and build a shared understanding of racial equity, consumer partnerships, and behavioral health and primary care integration. The Phase II (April 2021 - June 2023) cohort includes teams from Alaska, Kansas, Gulf Coast (Louisiana & Mississippi), New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. In this document, we summarize speaker presentations and key themes from the small-group discussions. Grantees and coaches will continue to explore these themes collaboratively over the next two years.