Integrating Mind, Body & Community Care | With James Granger, COO of Southeastern Integrated Care

In this episode of Brainwaves by Opus, we sit down with James Granger, COO of Southeastern Integrated Care, to explore what it really means to treat the whole person, blending mental health, primary care, and even unconventional therapies to improve lives in rural North Carolina. James shares his unique journey from hospitality into healthcare leadership and how that background shaped his servant leadership style. He opens up about the challenges of bringing integrated care to proud, self-reliant farming communities, and the innovations his team is pioneering to close gaps in care. Topics include: -Why bridging behavioral health and primary care is critical for outcomes -Overcoming stigma and educating rural communities on wellness -Creative approaches like equine therapy and working farms -Transportation, nutrition, and workforce development as keys to recovery -Building partnerships with hospitals and law enforcement to launch mobile crisis and behavioral health urgent care -James’s story is about service, innovation, and the courage to do things differently in order to meet people where they are. Resources: -Southeastern Integrated Care website: https://seintegratedcare.com/ -Book: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson