This month's webinar for ICRA members will give an overview of how Sergeant Robert McKeirnan of Olathe (KS) Police Department collaborated with his co-responders to develop a “Cop Culture” presentation in effort to cross-train the local mental health center staff on working with officers to help understand each other and build stronger partnerships. This webinar is applicable for all first responders and co-responders to learn key components of this training and how to take it back to your community.

CoRCon Heading to Atlanta in 2025

The National Co-Responder Conference is expected to bring 1,000+ people in the field of co-response to Atlanta, GA, June 1-4, 2025. Watch your inbox for details on everything from presentation proposals, to a new sponsor guide, and more throughout the year.

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Thursday, June 20

1PM EST / 12PM CST

We're excited to welcome Dr. Margie Balfour, who will explain four layers of collaborative response and how this way of thinking can enhance your team's crisis response. Dr. Balfour's presentation is in partnership with Tucson Police Sgt. Jason Winsky, who will join to describe the "second responder" initiatives his mental health support team is leading.

CoRCon 2024 is One Week Away!

We're ready to welcome 850 attendees to CoRCon 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska. If you weren't able to book in time – don't worry – we're expanding capacity next year and we'll announce the CoRCon 2025 location next week.

Know Before You Go

If you registered for CoRCon 2024, check your inbox for a "Know Before You Go" email with all kinds of helpful information to navigate the conference.

New this year, we'll have poster presentations, a wellness room, and continuing education credits for psychologists. Learn more by checking out our FAQ.

School-Based Youth Co-Response

ICRA members can watch this webinar for an in-depth look at a school-based youth crisis response team. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office shares how this model works, what the agency has learned, and how you can start thinking about this area of co-response.

Tuesday, May 7

12PM EST / 11AM CST

This month, we'll host a webinar to give ICRA members an in-depth look at a school-based youth crisis response team. Colorado's Larimer County Sheriff's Office will share how this model works, what the agency has learned, and how you can start thinking about this area of co-response.

CoRCon 2024 Wait List Open

The 5th Annual National Co-Responder Conference is fully booked. If you haven't already registered, a wait list is now open and you can join it here.

What to Expect After Joining Wait List

If a spot opens, you will be notified via email. You will have 72 hours (not three business days) to pay for the registration. If the registration is unpaid after 72 hours, the opening will go to the next person on the wait list.

Planning for National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week

ICRA members can listen to a conversation amongst peers discussing ways to celebrate National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week. Plus, the ICRA team shares what resources it will provide to help you highlight your important work.

Co-Response & Liability

ICRA members can about the liability at stake during co-response. Listen to one clinician's story about the intersections of liability coverage and multi-agency engagement. The clinician will share how this became a case study in program development and policy, so that you can take new ideas back to your team.

Monday, April 15

3PM EST / 2PM CST

This month, we'll host a conversation amongst peers to give ICRA members an early opportunity to discuss ways to celebrate National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week, which begins on September 16, 2024.

Last Chance to Register!

CoRCon 2024 is almost fully booked. Register now to network and learn alongside hundreds of professionals in the co-response and crisis response field June 9 - 12 in Omaha, NE.

Please book your hotel if you haven't yet. See your CoRCon registration confirmation email for details.

Now Streaming: Co-Response Around the World

Glen Blackwell, who has more than 30 years of experience with the Western Australia Police, shares his firsthand study of co-response programs around the world.

Co-Response & Liability

Tuesday, March 19

4PM EST / 3PM CST

This month, we'll focus on the liability at stake during co-response. Listen to one clinician’s story about the intersections of liability coverage and multi-agency engagement. The clinician will share how this became a case study in program development and policy, so that you can take new ideas back to your team.