February 2025 Newsletter

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Adapting the FTO Program for Clinicians

Tuesday, February 18

1PM EST / 12PM CST

Whether you have one co-responder or 20, quality training is essential to creating and maintaining a successful program. Johnson County (KS) Mental Health Center’s Co-Responder Supervisors, Jen Melby and Morgan Knight, will share with ICRA members how they have adapted the original co-responder training processes to mirror a Field Training Officer (FTO) program.

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CoRCon 2025 registration is open and it's first come, first served. Sign up now to be one of more than 1,000 co-responders, first responders, and behavioral health professionals networking and learning at the conference in Atlanta, GA, June 1-4.

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Do you need help telling your leaders why you'd benefit from attending CoRCon 2025? We've written a justification message you can download, edit, and share with your team to make your case for attending CoRCon 2025.

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View the CoRCon 2025 Sponsor Guide

Every year, our great sponsors make CoRCon possible. Again this year, we have tiered and event sponsorship opportunities. If you don't see something that fits your needs, we're happy to work with you to meet your interests.

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We're excited to introduce you to three new members of ICRA's Board of Directors! Each was selected during a competitive process that included applications from co-response professionals across the country.

Jennifer Howes

Jennifer Howes, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, currently serving as Chief Mental Health Director for the division of Student Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Dr. Howes has practiced in a range of clinical settings, including the Los Angeles County Jail system, community mental health, private practice, and over 15 years of experience serving students and leading teams at colleges and universities.

Elizabeth Reyes

Elizabeth Reyes began her career with the City of Los Angeles as a Legal Clerk at the City Attorney’s Office, where she first worked alongside LAPD officers. She joined the LAPD in 2001, serving in various assignments as a police officer, including five years with the Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU), Crisis Response Support Section, where she discovered her passion. During this time, she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice.

Zach Zepeski

Zachary Zepeski is a dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience in crisis response and mental health intervention. Currently serving as a Deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), Zachary is a key member of the Community Response Team (CRT), a specialized unit focused on addressing incidents involving mental health concerns.

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We know you have questions to ask your peers! The CR Chat is a great way to find answers and best practices. Log into the ICRA Member Area to post questions or share the exciting new things you and your team are working on.

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Are you looking to build or grow your team? Visit the ICRA Member Area to post or search job openings in the Co-Response and Crisis Response field.

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Watch: Knoxville's Co-Response Teams Break Barriers to Mental Health Support

Read: Westfield State University Introduces Pioneering Law Enforcement, Mental Health Co-response Grad Program

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January 2025 Newsletter

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Building Up Buy-In

Thursday, January 9

2PM EST / 1PM CST

Have you ever had trouble rallying buy-in for your co-response program – especially among first responders who may not be familiar with this work? In this conversation amongst peers, you'll have a chance to share how you've earned buy-in. Whether you're a co-responder or a first responder there's room for everyone to share what you think paves the way for strong internal program support.

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CoRCon 2025 registration is open and it's first some, first served. More than 1,000 co-responders, first responders, and behavioral health professionals are expected to attend the conference in Atlanta, GA, June 1-4, 2025. We're looking forward to learning and networking together!

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View the CoRCon 2025 Sponsor Guide

Every year, our great sponsors make CoRCon possible. Again this year, we have tiered and event sponsorship opportunities. If you don't see something that fits your needs, we're happy to work with you to meet your interests.

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In some cases, the Round Rock Fire Department administers a low dose of the antipsychotic Olanzapine in the field to avoid hospitalization and begin early treatment for psychosis. We discuss implementation and early outcomes of the protocol along with assessment, de-escalation techniques, treatment, safety planning, and case studies.

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Are you looking to build your team in the new year? Visit the ICRA Member Area to post or search job openings in the Co-Response and Crisis Response field.

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Watch: Chattanooga Police Department's Crisis Co-Responder Unit seeing rise in calls for help during holidays.

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