In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by William York, the CEO and president of San Diego Health Connect, and 211 San Diego/Community Information Exchange. Hear William talk about the different groups and how they help the community. 

William emphasizes how crucial these groups are to meeting the needs of the community, particularly in regards to social services and health. In order to promote holistic wellness, he highlights how interrelated services are and how cooperation is essential. 

William talks about his own experiences, such as how he came to join 211 San Diego during the 2007 wildfires and how his Catholic education shaped his curiosity and interest in religion. He talks about how his faith influences his job and his support for expanding resource accessibility.

William sees these organizations as being crucial to the successful coordination of services and accomplishment of favorable results for people in the future. He talks about how organizations should showcase their offerings to employees in order to improve comprehension and efficiency. Listen to this intriguing episode and hear about the important work that William and his organizations do in providing people with necessary services and fighting for systemic changes.

An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with William York. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:

• Challenges faced by William's organizations, including resource limitations and eligibility issues for services.
• Personal experiences shared by William, including his journey to joining 211 San Diego during the 2007 wildfires and his background in Catholic education.
• Vision for the future of 211 San Diego, emphasizing its role in coordinating services, achieving positive outcomes, and advocating for systemic improvements.
• Emphasis on the interconnectedness of services and the need for collaboration to support holistic wellness in the community.
• Importance of agencies presenting their services to 211 San Diego staff to enhance understanding and effectiveness in connecting individuals with essential resources.
• The answers to the rapid-fire questions.

An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, William, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.

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