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Heath Holt Hayes
Founder of Triple H Consulting & Deputy Commissioner at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Heath Holt Hayes is a globally recognized award winner for his work spearheading anti-stigma messaging for the 988 Lifeline. Heath owns his own consulting firm specializing in infrastructure and capacity development in mental health and addiction space. Heath has held previous leadership roles in state government, most recently as the Deputy Commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Heath’s responsibilities focused on providing leadership, administrative oversight and coordination of Oklahoma’s mental health and addiction programming. He served as the primary lead on all public affairs, governmental relations, communication, prevention initiatives, workforce training, certifications, and development, as well as consumer advocacy and community coalitions.
Heath is a nationally recognized leader helping others embrace lived experience with mental health and addiction challenges. Heath has successfully integrated recovery-oriented, holistic, and person-driven continuums of care at the local, state, and national levels. Heath is well known for his ability to inspire and motivate others that continues to change the way people think, access, and deliver mental health and addiction support services by humanizing the approach to healthcare. Heath adopted a sibling set of three children from the Choctaw Nation’s Child Welfare system and they reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Speech Topics
System Disruption: Transforming The Way We Approach Mental Health and Addiction Challenges
Join Heath Holt Hayes, a passionate advocate and native Oklahoman, as he shares his personal journey of overcoming mental health and addiction challenges. Growing up in the diverse and challenging environment of Lawton, Oklahoma, Heath has developed invaluable advocacy skills and a deep understanding of the systems that need to be changed to better serve individuals impacted by these issues.
Through his inspiring story, Heath aims to inspire hope and empower others to become catalysts for change in their communities. By shedding light on the stigma associated with mental health and addiction, he encourages individuals to embrace their own truth and take ownership of creating a culture of recovery and resilience.
As a proud adoptive father of three children who have thrived despite their own challenges, Heath exemplifies the power of using personal experiences to make a positive impact. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with someone who understands the journey and learn how you too can be a part of transforming the way we think about mental health and addiction.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the personal experiences of Heath Holt Hayes, a native Oklahoman, and understand the challenges he faced living with mental health and addiction issues.
- Learn about the advocacy skills and strategies Heath developed to navigate and change systems to better serve individuals impacted by mental health and addiction challenges.
- Understand the importance of sharing personal stories to inspire hope and empower others in their own journeys towards recovery and resilience.
- Explore the impact of stigma on mental health and addiction and discover ways to eliminate it by owning one's truth and shedding light on the systems that can be changed to better serve everyone.
- Discover how individuals can become change agents in their communities, supporting others facing mental health and addiction barriers, and contributing to a culture of recovery and resilience.
- Gain insights into the unique challenges faced by adoptive families and learn how personal experiences can be used to create a better life for children in the child welfare system.
- Reflect on the power of connection and the importance of embracing diversity and inclusivity when addressing mental health and addiction challenges.
- Identify practical steps and resources to take towards creating a culture that supports mental health and addiction recovery for individuals and communities.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the role individuals can play in transforming the way society thinks about mental health and addiction, and the potential for lasting change."
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