Crisis Intervention Training is offered annually by the Wayne Holmes Mental Health Coalition in partnership with the Wayne Holmes Counseling Center.
While we are training law enforcement officers about mental illness, they are also
teaching us about their concerns and frustrations. It helps with the safety of the officers,
crisis workers, community and ultimately the individual who is in trouble!
Diane De Rue, MPA, LSW, VP/CRRS Counseling Center
Law Enforcement representatives from Wayne and Holmes Police Departments, Detention Centers, Probation Offices and Security Departments receive specialized training in crisis intervention with emphasis on understanding mental illness and how to de-escalate crisis situations safely. Topics covered include: introductions to psychiatric illnesses, substance abuse, risk assessment, suicide prevention, tactical safety and children with emotional problems and mental illness.
During the week officers will attend classes, experience virtual hallucinations made available by Janssen pharmaceutical company and receive experience in the community with case managers.
This program is provided free to Law Enforcement personnel and is funded by the Walk for Mental Health held annually in May. For information on how you can participate in this program, please call 330-264-1590 or use the "contact us" link from this site.
Law Enforcement Receives Crisis Intervention Team Training
October 2008
Eleven Members of Wayne and Holmes County Law Enforcement Receive Crisis Intervention Team Training From October 27-31, 2008 Sponsored By The Wayne Holmes Mental Health Coalition and the Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties.
Law Enforcement representatives from Wayne and Holmes Police Departments, Detention Centers, Probation Offices and Security Departments are receiving specialized training in crisis intervention with emphasis on understanding mental illness and how to de-escalate crisis situations safely. Speakers include John Tooley, Superintendent of Wayne County Board of MRDD, Sgt. Mike Yohe, of the Akron Police Department, and Bev Wire, Esq., of the Wayne County Public Defender's Office covering subjects ranging from introductions to psychiatric illnesses, substance abuse, risk assessment, suicide prevention, tactical safety and children with emotional problems and mental illness.
During the week officers will attend classes, experience virtual hallucinations made available by Janssen pharmaceutical company and receive experience in the community with case managers.
This program, now in its fifth year, is provided free to Law Enforcement personnel and is funded by the Walk for Mental Health held annually in May.
The Wayne Holmes Mental Health Coalition (formerly Advocates for Mental Illness, Wayne Holmes Suicide Prevention Coalition and National Alliance for Mental Illness of Wayne and Holmes Counties) is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with mental health issues through advocacy, education and support. The Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties offers comprehensive mental health services including counseling for children, adults and families, crisis intervention and psychiatry.
For more information on this program and others provided by the Wayne Holmes Mental Health Coalition please call 330-264-1590. Information on services offered by the Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties can be received by calling 330-264-9029.
