The 1st of 3 episodes featuring Community Support Advocates (teamcsa.org): GIVE & GROW DSM host Siobhan Spain speaks with Christina Smith, CEO of Community Support Advocates (CSA), about their vital work supporting Iowans impacted by mental illness and disabilities, as well as those experiencing trauma or a crisis. Christina shares her 27-year journey with CSA, describing how the organization has grown to serve 3,000 people annually. Being a designated public health safety-net provider is a complex role and one that is navigating the current overhaul of Iowa’s disabilities and mental health services. Learn how this is playing out at a long-standing ally in the field.

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