Meeting/Event Information

Join us for a thought-provoking luncheon exploring how South Florida's courts, hospitals, behavioral health providers, and community organizations are working together to improve outcomes for individuals living with mental illness.

Moderated by Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, founder of the nation's first Mental Health Court, this distinguished panel will discuss innovative approaches to therapeutic justice, crisis intervention, coordinated care, and the partnerships that are transforming how our community responds to mental health challenges.

Moderator

Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren

County Court Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida – Mental Health Court

Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren founded the nation's first Mental Health Court in Broward County in 1997, creating a groundbreaking model that has since been replicated in hundreds of jurisdictions nationwide. A pioneer in therapeutic jurisprudence, she has spent nearly three decades advancing approaches that integrate treatment, accountability, and recovery for individuals with serious mental illness involved in the justice system.

A nationally recognized leader in criminal justice reform and behavioral health policy, Judge Lerner-Wren has advised the U.S. Department of Justice, SAMHSA, and numerous national organizations. She is the author of A Court of Refuge: Stories from the Bench of America's First Mental Health Court (Beacon Press, 2018).

Panelists

Dr. Tammy Tucker, Psy.D.

Vice President of Behavioral Health, Memorial Healthcare System

Dr. Tammy Tucker oversees Memorial Healthcare System's comprehensive behavioral health services, leading programs that provide inpatient, outpatient, crisis, and community-based care throughout Broward County. A licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience, she has championed integrated behavioral healthcare, expanded access to crisis services, and strengthened coordination between hospitals, schools, and the justice system.

Her work focuses on trauma-informed care, early intervention, and improving continuity of care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness.

Dr. Steven Ronik, Ed.D.

Chief Executive Officer, Henderson Behavioral Health

Dr. Steven Ronik leads Henderson Behavioral Health, one of Florida's largest community behavioral health organizations, serving more than 30,000 individuals annually. Under his leadership, Henderson has expanded a full continuum of mental health, substance use, crisis, housing, and supportive services across South Florida.

A recognized advocate for integrated, recovery-oriented care, Dr. Ronik has fostered partnerships among behavioral health providers, healthcare systems, law enforcement, and the courts to improve access to treatment and reduce recidivism. 

Sponsored by:
Henderson Behavioral Health, Memorial Healthcare System, and Mental Health America of Southeast Florida