External organizations like schools, colleges, healthcare facilities, and even strong neighborhood and community groups often have expectations of what a co-responder can or should provide. In this conversation amongst peers, we’ll discuss the importance of building relationships with these stakeholders to navigate their expectations and communicate scope of service for co-responders.

Come ready to discuss:

• Your considerations for scope of service for co-responders
• Policies and procedures to guide co-responders within scope
• How you engage stakeholders to set expectations and clearly communicate.

Check out the CoRCon 2025 Schedule!

The CoRCon 2025 schedule is live, so take a look at the great sessions we have planned for you in Atlanta, June 1-4. The schedule and this justification message template are two great tools to help make your case to attend CoRCon 2025, so that you don't miss out on a minute of learning and networking with your peers.

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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.

Register Now for CoRCon 2025

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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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. 

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.

Register Now for CoRCon 2025

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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