Casey Gallagher serves as the Behavioral Health Clinical Lead at CareLink, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing the clinical operations of the organization’s innovative Behavioral Health program. With a deep commitment to fostering community care, Casey leads a dynamic mobile team...
Casey Gallagher serves as the Behavioral Health Clinical Lead at CareLink, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing the clinical operations of the organization’s innovative Behavioral Health program. With a deep commitment to fostering community care, Casey leads a dynamic mobile team dedicated to providing individualized outpatient and community-based services tailored to older adults, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their caregivers. Her approach is rooted in neuro-affirming practices and emphasizes the importance of understanding each client’s unique lived experience.
In her current role, Casey is spearheading key projects that aim to enhance accessibility and quality of care for marginalized populations, particularly focusing on disability justice. Her expertise as a licensed mental health clinician, combined with her experience as a social entrepreneur and founder of LUNA Community Care—the first disabled workers-owned cooperative in the United States—enables her to advocate effectively for systemic change. Casey’s work is characterized by her dedication to grassroots initiatives that empower youth, adults, and families in Rhode Island and beyond.
Her skill set encompasses a range of therapeutic modalities, including family therapy, art therapy, and crisis intervention strategies, which she employs to create supportive environments for her clients. Additionally, her background in cooperative business development and nonprofit organizations equips her with the tools to navigate the complexities of funding and resource management, ensuring that CareLink’s Behavioral Health program remains sustainable and impactful. Through her leadership, Casey Gallagher is not only transforming the landscape of behavioral health services but is also fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment within the community.
