Wood County ADAMHS Board
Wood County ADAMHS Board
Crisis Intervention Team
Crisis Intervention Team
Crisis Intervention Team
Saturday 27th August 2022
Jessica Hartman shares insights into Wood County's Crisis Intervention Team program, focusing on its growth and collaborative efforts in mental health crisis response.
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Stigma & Social Perspectives
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
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Get the buttons here!Crisis Intervention Team: Bridging Mental Health and Law Enforcement in Wood County
We talk about all sorts of caveats or special populations within the mental health community, and so they're also able to network and meet the people doing the work.
Ever wondered how law enforcement officers are trained to handle mental health crises? In this episode of 'Stigma Busters', Jessica Hartman takes us behind the scenes of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program in Wood County, Ohio. Over the past decade, this initiative has evolved into a vital collaboration between mental health providers and law enforcement, aiming to improve responses to mental health emergencies.
Jessica, who coordinates the CIT program, shares insights into its growth and the impactful training it offers. The CIT program isn't just about training; it's about creating a supportive network for both officers and individuals in crisis. The training includes presentations on various mental health conditions and special populations, such as older adults. Officers learn deescalation techniques to handle situations calmly and effectively.
One of the unique aspects of the program is the inclusion of lived experience panels, where individuals with mental health conditions or their family members share their stories. This humanizes the training, fostering empathy and understanding among officers. Jessica also highlights the importance of addressing language and stigma in mental health. By providing resources for officers' mental well-being, the CIT program ensures that those who protect and serve are also supported.
This episode is a deep dive into how a community can come together to break down stigmas and create a more compassionate response to mental health crises. Whether you're interested in mental health advocacy or curious about law enforcement training, this episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of collaboration. Tune in to 'Stigma Busters' and discover how Wood County's CIT program is making a difference, one crisis at a time.