Kara Hirdman

what's going on so that I can gauge that work.

what's going on so that I can gauge that work.

Lots of things.

Lots of things.

I'm still meeting people and hearing what they're doing. So I'm kind of taking this huge puzzle and piecing it together so I understand who's doing what, what their focus is on. And it's really fascinating. you know, school-based clinics and seeing all the work that they're doing and then the research that's being done within our own department.

I'm still meeting people and hearing what they're doing. So I'm kind of taking this huge puzzle and piecing it together so I understand who's doing what, what their focus is on. And it's really fascinating. you know, school-based clinics and seeing all the work that they're doing and then the research that's being done within our own department.

So it's a lot of meeting individuals, trying to understand what they're already doing and then where are the gaps and then understanding that. But yeah, it's a lot of listening and also meeting with Patty and Commissioner to kind of see their direction and where their goals are as well for the actual department staff. And then taking that work that we do with in-house out to the community.

So it's a lot of meeting individuals, trying to understand what they're already doing and then where are the gaps and then understanding that. But yeah, it's a lot of listening and also meeting with Patty and Commissioner to kind of see their direction and where their goals are as well for the actual department staff. And then taking that work that we do with in-house out to the community.

I think, as Patty said, just creating more partnerships. I have a lot of individuals that I already know that are doing the work and reminding them to to become part of this. And the thing is, is when it comes to trauma and mental health and wellness, like if you're not aware of what's going on, you can't make a change.

I think, as Patty said, just creating more partnerships. I have a lot of individuals that I already know that are doing the work and reminding them to to become part of this. And the thing is, is when it comes to trauma and mental health and wellness, like if you're not aware of what's going on, you can't make a change.

And so through all the work, you know, it's, it's really important to, for us to bring education to the community and the community to also give us education on what's going on with them. And so it is a, it's, it's a, And I need to be in the community and showing face just as, as the commissioner has asked me to do.

And so through all the work, you know, it's, it's really important to, for us to bring education to the community and the community to also give us education on what's going on with them. And so it is a, it's, it's a, And I need to be in the community and showing face just as, as the commissioner has asked me to do.

And he also wants to, you know, be more engaged within the community, which I think is awesome. Um, because we can't just guess what's going on. Right. So like, like you had said in the, in, in one of your, uh, previous questions, uh, with the commissioner and what we've talked about as loneliness is huge. It's a huge issue.

And he also wants to, you know, be more engaged within the community, which I think is awesome. Um, because we can't just guess what's going on. Right. So like, like you had said in the, in, in one of your, uh, previous questions, uh, with the commissioner and what we've talked about as loneliness is huge. It's a huge issue.

And if people don't let us know what's happening, you know, and us being more aware of what's really happening, I'm so glad that you guys did that survey because I think that's really important to get that kind of information so we have a really solid understanding of what's happening. And as things change, just continue that work. You know, it's always, it's a lifelong process.

And if people don't let us know what's happening, you know, and us being more aware of what's really happening, I'm so glad that you guys did that survey because I think that's really important to get that kind of information so we have a really solid understanding of what's happening. And as things change, just continue that work. You know, it's always, it's a lifelong process.

And I hope to have lifelong relationships being built within the community and, you know, the department, because that's how you're going to create the best and most positive changes.

And I hope to have lifelong relationships being built within the community and, you know, the department, because that's how you're going to create the best and most positive changes.

Yeah, I am obviously coming from a family that has addiction within it and growing up within it and seeing it, how it affects individuals and children and family and communities. You know, it's a big deal. And the opioid crisis is huge. And as you know, that's one of the top three things

Yeah, I am obviously coming from a family that has addiction within it and growing up within it and seeing it, how it affects individuals and children and family and communities. You know, it's a big deal. And the opioid crisis is huge. And as you know, that's one of the top three things