In a candid discussion about the future of mental health care, Marshall Moncrief shares his journey from direct clinical work to systemic change, offering a fresh perspective on how we might transform mental health services. Drawing from over 25 years of experience in Southern California hospitals and mental health programs, Moncrief shares his ideas about creating a more accessible and human-centered approach to mental health care. "Like a lot of us in the field, I come to it from personal experience and personal impact from mental health and substance use," Moncrief says, highlighting how personal connection to mental health challenges often drives the most passionate advocates for change. Through touching personal stories, including a memorable encounter with a young teenager who simply said "You did a good job" after months of intensive work, Moncrief illustrates the profound impact of human connection in mental health care. Moncrief's vision for the future includes integrating mental wellness education into schools and leveraging community connections to create more accessible entry points for care. Through his work with Care Solace, he continues to advance mental health coordination and services for K-12 students across the state, demonstrating how innovative approaches can help bridge the gap between need and access. "We have to harness community and expand the definition of what constitutes a provider and really start to move things upstream," Moncrief asserts, pointing toward a future where mental health care becomes more accessible, more human, and more effective for all.
In a candid discussion about the future of mental health care, Marshall Moncrief shares his journey from direct clinical work to systemic change, offering a fresh perspective on how we might transform mental health services. Drawing from over 25 years of experience in Southern California hospitals and mental health programs, Moncrief shares his ideas about creating a more accessible and human-centered approach to mental health care. "Like a lot of us in the field, I come to it from personal experience and personal impact from mental health and substance use," Moncrief says, highlighting how personal connection to mental health challenges often drives the most passionate advocates for change. Through touching personal stories, including a memorable encounter with a young teenager who simply said "You did a good job" after months of intensive work, Moncrief illustrates the profound impact of human connection in mental health care. Moncrief's vision for the future includes integrating mental wellness education into schools and leveraging community connections to create more accessible entry points for care. Through his work with Care Solace, he continues to advance mental health coordination and services for K-12 students across the state, demonstrating how innovative approaches can help bridge the gap between need and access. "We have to harness community and expand the definition of what constitutes a provider and really start to move things upstream," Moncrief asserts, pointing toward a future where mental health care becomes more accessible, more human, and more effective for all.
Marshall Moncrief is the Chief Integration Officer at Care Solace, a company focused on improving mental health care coordination. With over two decades of leadership experience in mental health and addiction services, Marshall is dedicated to enhancing the integration of Care Solace's network of clinical and community partners. He is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Be Well OC, where he has been instrumental in developing a comprehensive care system for Orange County residents. His role at Care Solace involves streamlining connections between individuals in need of mental health care and the appropriate resources, thereby improving access to mental health services.