Listen, Mental Health Matters: Don Parker, Hackensack Meridian Health – Carrier Clinic

In the fifth episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, speaks with Don Parker, recently retired president of behavioral healthcare transformation services for Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. From schools to group homes to care facilities, Parker describes strategies for bolstering the continuum of care and discusses the critical issue of expanding services for both children and adults in a time of unprecedented need for mental health services.

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Brian Giebink is the behavioral and mental health practice lead. He has served as the mental health expert on numerous projects around the world and is passionate about creating transformational mental health facilities that foster recovery, independence and a sense of community. He believes that listening is the first step toward shaping a better future for mental health care. More about Brian

Don Parker recently retired as president of the Hackensack Meridian Health – Carrier Clinic after five decades as an industry leader in healthcare systems. He was honored by the Mental Health Association of New Jersey in 2023 for his “pioneering work in behavioral healthcare, including developing innovative approaches and modeling integration of care.”  

Credits: Produced by Danny Sullivan and John Tourek. Special thanks to Ashley Tucker, Troy Parks and Isabelle Hole.