Lance Lindgren is a dedicated leader in community-based behavioral health and homeless services with over three decades of experience in behavioral health crisis work. He currently serves as the Director of Behavioral Health and Training with the HOPE Center, where he leads program strategy, staff development, and system-wide training initiatives focused on effective, ethical, and trauma-informed service delivery. Lance brings extensive expertise in program development, staff training, and interagency collaboration, and has worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to support unhoused individuals and families. He has established strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies throughout Orange County, providing training and consultation on best practices for engaging unhoused individuals and clients experiencing a behavioral health crisis including co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. He is widely recognized for his ability to translate complex policies and protocols into practical, frontline tools that enhance staff effectiveness while preserving client dignity. Lance has received numerous awards throughout Orange County recognizing his compassion, leadership, and dedication to serving underserved populations. His work emphasizes accountability, coordinated partnerships across public and nonprofit sectors, and measurable improvements in outcomes for vulnerable populations.