05/20/2026
Join us in congratulating Hayley Joseph Chu, LCSW, on stepping into her new role as Prisma’s Clinical Director of Mental Wellness. With a strong background in integrated care and a deep commitment to LGBTQIA+ communities, Hayley brings both expertise and authenticity to this work, helping create space for healing, growth, and connection across our community.
As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re reflecting on the importance of accessible, affirming mental health care for everyone. We’re proud to continue that conversation with insights from our team, including a perspective from Casey, our Chief Clinical Programs Officer, on what mental wellness can look like in practice:
Mental health care is no longer something that sits on the sidelines of primary care, it is central to it.
Every day, we are seeing how closely mental wellness is tied to overall health. Patients are navigating stress, trauma, and life transitions that directly impact their physical well-being. They are not looking for fragmented services, they are looking
for care that is connected, responsive, and human.
At Prisma Community Care, this is shaping how we grow.
I am excited to welcome Hayley Joseph Chu, LCSW, as our Clinical Director of Mental Wellness, a role that reflects our commitment to fully integrating behavioral health into the patient experience. Hayley brings deep expertise in community-based care
and a strong track record of building and leading integrated teams across diverse settings.
What makes her leadership especially meaningful in this moment is her ability to meet people where they are. Her work with LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, her trauma-informed approach, and her belief in therapy as a true partnership all align with
how we want patients to experience care at Prisma Community Care.
With Hayley’s leadership, we have an opportunity to expand access to mental health services, strengthen integration, and deliver more holistic care to every patient we serve.
This is an important step forward, and I’m excited for what we will build together.
-Casey Simon
