Crisis Response for Rural Communities: Using Technology and Peer Support to Meet People in Crisis Where They Are

Link

https://www.informedpoliceresponses.com/post/crisis-response-for-rural-communities

Sponsor

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
Product of Academic Training to Inform Police Responses funded by BJA.

Description

Presents a webinar featuring 2 programs that have adapted crisis response for use in rural communities to engage individuals with behavioral health issues. Provides key strategies and resources, such as the use of technology and peer support, to assist the development and implementation crisis response programs to meet the needs of people with mental health and substance use disorders who come into contact with the criminal justice system.

Date

09/2021

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Crisis Response • Law Enforcement • Mental Health • People with Lived Experience/Peers • Substance Use Disorder • Teleservices and Technology