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In this episode, David Covington and John Draper discuss the impact of crisis intervention teams (CIT) on mental health and law enforcement, featuring Major Sam Cochran, a pioneer in the CIT model. They explore the importance of community involvement and creating a mental health community where CIT-trained law enforcement officers work with community providers, leaders, and families to advocate for mental health crisis care.

About our Guest: Major Sam Cochran (ret.) is nationally known for his work developing the CIT model. He was the Coordinator of the Memphis Police Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) which started in 1988 from an outpouring of community partnerships. He retired from the Memphis Police Department after 33 years of service which include numerous assignments including Coordinator of the Memphis Hostage Negotiation Team. Major Cochran is passionately engaged in many services promoting CIT as a community program – more than just training. https://www.citinternational.org/page-18247

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David and John celebrate the new year, a new season, and chat with Preston Looper about the evolution of crisis care, and the importance of innovative technologies in mental health services. They emphasizes the significance of collaboration and technology in improving crisis response systems. The discussion also touches on the optimism surrounding the future of mobile crisis services and the potential for improved outcomes through collaboration and evidence-based practices.

About our Guest: Preston Looper is a leading expert in mobile crisis team operations with 35 years of experience in behavioral health, serving as both a clinician and executive while developing innovative crisis care platforms and technologies. Through his company Full Tilt Strategies LLC, he now provides consultation and training for various crisis response services, building upon his extensive experience leading Adapt Community Solutions and serving as Chief of Clinical Innovation at Harris Logic. https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonlooperfulltiltfounder/

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About the Lifelines Podcast: The 988 Podcast offers an engaging format and informative content; it simplifies staying informed about crucial behavioral health topics. Discover more about 988 to enhance behavioral health care with David and John: The 988 Podcast by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast

About Us: Behavioral Health Link is committed to supporting behavioral health professionals. Visit us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/ to learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in a crisis gets care when and where they need it.

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David and John are joined by Monica Johnson. They discuss the evolution of crisis care, focusing on the introduction of the 988 Lifeline, transforming crisis support. They highlight the importance of awareness, community involvement, and the ongoing challenges in mental health care, emphasizing the need for patience and sustained effort in creating effective systems. They explore the importance of federal and state collaboration in enhancing crisis care, the challenges of leadership in this field, and the critical need for dignity in crisis response.

About our Guest: Monica Johnson, M.A., LPC, is the Director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office at SAMHSA, with 26 years of experience in behavioral health leadership. A seasoned executive with a track record of managing large budgets and implementing critical mental health initiatives, she previously served as Interim Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities. https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/leadership/biographies/monica-johnson

Link to Monica’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Fab-30-Critical-Leadership-Lessons/dp/1086762843

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About the Lifelines Podcast: The 988 Podcast offers an engaging format and informative content; it simplifies staying informed about crucial behavioral health topics. Discover more about 988 to enhance behavioral health care with David and John: The 988 Podcast by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/

About Us: Behavioral Health Link is committed to supporting behavioral health professionals. Visit us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/ to learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in a crisis gets care when and where they need it.

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