Mental Health Programs

IACP and ACA staff reviewed site's draft Implementation Plan and provided detailed feedback to the site.

Connected site with the POC from Madison County to discuss incorporating a variety of audiences into CIT trainings.

Site requested TA team share copy of CRIT module PPT to guide development of their crisis response curriculum for corrections sites.

Confirmed with funder that team's GAM had been received and there are no questions/concerns regarding it.

Site requested information on wellness apps for corrections officers for their program. ACA SMEs compiled research and sent info to the site. Also discussed options in check-in meetings.

Connected team with IACP's Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) team per site's request.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the New York City Department of Corrections team a total of five (5) times to provide customized TTA and discuss programmatic updates. Over the past six months, the project has focused on preparing for increased training needs with the new healthcare-focused jail facility at Bellevue Hospital. They are hiring two instructors and have scheduled five days of training in November, with ongoing refreshers and Mental Health First Aid sessions.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Prince George County team a total of five (5) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. Over the past six months, ACA, PG County, and IACP have collaborated on a project to train all staff in de-escalation and crisis response, with plans to expand refresher training and partner with a local university for data collection. Despite slow progress due to county bureaucracy and vendor changes, they aim to pilot the training by early 2025.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Louisville Metro Government team a total of four (4) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. The site has conducted ongoing classes for new recruits, with curriculum modifications including site visits and partnerships with local mental and behavioral health organizations. They are finalizing a grant agreement with the Bounce Coalition for trauma-informed de-escalation training and have held events focusing on SUD initiatives and LEO Suicide Awareness.

Over the past six (6) months, the IACP met with core staff from the Colorado Department of Corrections three (3) times to discuss programmatic updates and provide customized TTA. Over the past six months, Colorado's training sessions on mental health and substance use disorders have been extended to 14 hours, receiving positive feedback from trainees. CRIT training remains part of basic training and may be integrated into in-service training, while VR training implementation is delayed due to logistical issues.