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Ventura County Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program 3701 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 383-4806 ▪ Mark Stadler, Program Administrator ▪ Captain Cory Rubright, Manager ▪ Sergeant John Franchi, Countywide Coordinator
News Story Nature of Incident: Location:
Mental Health First Aid Course Thousand Oaks Police Department Community Meeting Room
Date & Time:
December 5th & 6th, 2017/ 5:00PM – 9:30PM
Unit Responsible:
Thousand Oaks Police Department
Narrative: 1 in 5 people have a mental illness or addiction: So, what can I do? Learn Mental Health First Aid! It is a free, two part, 8 hour certified training to help someone developing a mental health problem or at risk of suicide or harm. This innovative program offers concrete tools and answers key questions like “What can I do if someone is in crisis?” “How do I approach someone in distress?” “What do I say?” “How can I help?” “Where can someone find help?” You will learn: About common mental health and substance use disorders Warning signs and symptoms of mental health problems Potential risk factors Local resources and supports A five step action plan: Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen Non-judgmentally Give reassurance and information Encourage appropriate professional help Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Ventura County Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program 3701 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 383-4806 ▪ Mark Stadler, Program Administrator ▪ Captain Cory Rubright, Manager ▪ Sergeant John Franchi, Countywide Coordinator
To register please email Mary Ellen Collins, Certified Trainer: [email protected] or call (805) 657-4408 Made possible through funding from Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Prepared by: Mark Stadler, CIT Program Administrator Media Release Date: October 16th, 2017 Follow-Up Contact:
Mark Stadler 805-388-5107
Approved by: Captain Eric Tennessen
News Story Nature of Incident: Location:
Mental Health First Aid Course Thousand Oaks Police Department Community Meeting Room
Date & Time:
December 5th & 6th, 2017/ 5:00PM – 9:30PM
Unit Responsible:
Thousand Oaks Police Department
Narrative: 1 in 5 people have a mental illness or addiction: So, what can I do? Learn Mental Health First Aid! It is a free, two part, 8 hour certified training to help someone developing a mental health problem or at risk of suicide or harm. This innovative program offers concrete tools and answers key questions like “What can I do if someone is in crisis?” “How do I approach someone in distress?” “What do I say?” “How can I help?” “Where can someone find help?” You will learn: About common mental health and substance use disorders Warning signs and symptoms of mental health problems Potential risk factors Local resources and supports A five step action plan: Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen Non-judgmentally Give reassurance and information Encourage appropriate professional help Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Ventura County Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program 3701 E. Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 383-4806 ▪ Mark Stadler, Program Administrator ▪ Captain Cory Rubright, Manager ▪ Sergeant John Franchi, Countywide Coordinator
To register please email Mary Ellen Collins, Certified Trainer: [email protected] or call (805) 657-4408 Made possible through funding from Ventura County Behavioral Health Department Prepared by: Mark Stadler, CIT Program Administrator Media Release Date: October 16th, 2017 Follow-Up Contact:
Mark Stadler 805-388-5107
Approved by: Captain Eric Tennessen
