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In Oklahoma City, a new program is diverting emergency mental health calls to trained social workers, peer support specialists and paramedics, instead of police officers.
From Crime Victim Services of Lima “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together” (African Proverb). Crime Victim Services is celebrating Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, using the theme of togetherness. Together, we can help others. Together, we can overcome. Together, we can heal.
People with mental illness are significantly overrepresented in our nation’s jails and prisons. Each year, roughly two million people with serious mental illness are booked into jail.
OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Division of Mental Hygiene partners with Liberty Resources to raise awareness about a crisis intervention service available for area youth and adults. It helps them manage crisis episodes related to suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, emotional distress and mental illness. The service is available 24 hours a day, either over…
Over 200 police crisis intervention team programs must still prove their effectiveness. What else a new nationwide CIRT team survey found.
Discover how telehealth is transforming suicide prevention with evidence-based approaches like Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT).
COLUMBUS, Ind. - First responders from across the Bartholomew County community came together last week fo
Suicidal crisis, defined as a spectrum ranging from passive thoughts about death to specific suicidal 18 ideation with a clear intent or plan, has bee
LUBBOCK, Texas – September is Suicide Prevention Month, but crisis intervention is available 24/7 year-round. Crisis hotlines provide immediate help to anyone contemplating taking their own life. Suicide is a worldwide public health crisis. With 4 in 10 adults reporting experiencing mental health issues. Destigmatizing mental health and stressing the importance of suicide prevention are […]
Warning signs of suicide, how to help, and more suicide prevention resources for crisis intervention
A healthier lifestyle is crucial for recovery from alcohol addiction. This includes regular physical fitness, stress management techniques like yoga or meditation, and hobbies that bring joy and fulfillment. These activities not only improve physical health but also reduce the risk of relapse into old habits.
In 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was rebranded as 988, an easy-to-remember, quick-to-dial number in the event of a mental health crisis. This July 16, the 988 lifeline marks its two-year anniversary.
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A behind-the-scenes look at the "final exam" local law enforcement officers undergo for Crisis Intervention Team training.
When confronting a person in crisis, learn how to lower the temperature through supportive de-escalation.
There is minimal available, easy-to-access information on suicide prevention in older adults, suggesting systemic implicit biases.
Leveraging a new model for SDOH intervention, Cleveland health systems log health equity progress
On Christmas morning, a University Circle police officer was on patrol when she spotted a man outside a church on Euclid Avenue and reported that he appeared to be in distress.
It’s about interpreting the full range of factors, from biology to life circumstances, that can push someone to the edge.
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Right now, each locality teaches the training differently.
This brief highlights recent legislative action to support child and adolescent mental health.
The Chickasaw Nation website is filled with the latest information regarding programs and services, events, facilities, history, culture and more.
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How does Oklahoma City's new emergency mental health response team work?
OKC crisis response
Please also review AIHCP's Crisis Intervention Program