The Erie County Department of Mental Health (ECDMH) is delighted to host a monthly training series for anyone working in the system of care addressing mental health, substance use and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
The ECDMH collaborates with representatives from the mental health, substance use and intellectual/developmental disability provider communities to identify opportunities to support agencies, staff and support the retention of staff who deliver vital services.
Mark your calendar for 2025! Trainings will usually take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 12PM to 1PM. All sessions will take place in an online forum.
This is a true community collaborative and we are always looking for presenters to volunteer to share their expertise with our community!
Upcoming Sessions
The Erie County Department of Mental Health is delighted to host monthly online trainings to support agencies and staff involved in the Systems of Care serving the residents of Erie County.
"An Introduction to the Mental Health Crisis Triage Tool"
12pm-1pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Professional and Paraprofessional's across the crisis continuum will explore levels of crisis, ways to apply the Triage tool, resources needed to make informed decisions, and know when to seek which level of care
• Increase efficiency for identifying and connecting individuals with the right level of care during their crisis
• Be provided with structured guidance assisting with the national framework for: Call, Respond and Go!
• Intends to provide common language around crisis and highlight available resources for individuals experiencing crisis get them the right care, at the right time for their specific situation
Presented by: Deanna Schaumloeffel, Crisis Response Diversion Coordinator, Chair of Police Mental Health Coordination Project, Crisis Services; LaTonya Diggs, LMSW, CCM, Director of Clinical/Quality and Transformation, Value Network, LLC; and Sarah Bonk, LMSW, Commissioner of Mental Health Erie County, Erie County Department of Mental Health
Check here often for upcoming sessions!