Reimagining Crisis Response: 988 and a Crisis Standard of Care-Presentation And Q&A

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In this video, Dr. Amy Cohen, a clinical psychologist and director of SMI Advisor, introduces a webinar titled "Reimagining Crisis Response, 988, and a Crisis Standard of Care". SMI Advisor is an initiative focused on helping clinicians implement evidence-based care for individuals with serious mental illness. The webinar has been designated for one AMA PRA Category 1 credit for physicians.<br /><br />The webinar features Angela Kimball and Hannah Wieselowski from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). They discuss the implementation of the new 988 crisis services number, which will go live in July 2022. They emphasize the need to create a crisis standard of care that consists of three components: 24/7 crisis call centers, mobile crisis teams, and crisis stabilization programs.<br /><br />They highlight the importance of diverting mental health crises away from law enforcement and towards trained mental health professionals. They share examples of successful crisis response systems in different states and emphasize the need for federal funding to support crisis services. They also discuss the role of state and local governments in implementing and funding crisis response systems.<br /><br />The presenters explain the process of calling 988 and how calls will be directed to local call centers within the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities for marketing and raising awareness about 988. The webinar ends with a call for stakeholders to engage at the state and local level to ensure the development of comprehensive crisis response systems.<br /><br />In summary, the webinar explores the implementation of the 988 crisis services number and the need for a crisis standard of care. It emphasizes the importance of local and state action, federal funding, and coordination to create robust crisis response systems across the country. The presenters provide examples, insights, and recommendations for stakeholders involved in shaping and implementing crisis response systems.

Keywords

Dr. Amy Cohen

SMI Advisor

Reimagining Crisis Response

988

Crisis Standard of Care

National Alliance on Mental Illness

24/7 crisis call centers

diverting mental health crises

federal funding

comprehensive crisis response systems