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Dawn Smith is with Routt County Sheriffs Department and is getting ready to launch a very important project impacting mental health and wrap around care for people. She is a peer support liaison and crisis negotiations team leader and wellness coordinator. Please consider donating to the peer support program or community support program at routtcountycrisissupport.org

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keywords:mental health, PTSD, community support, law enforcement, wellness, crisis response, peer support, mental health resources, co-response, mental health awareness

summary: In this episode of Healing Unscripted, Jen, Liana, and Laura engage with Dawn Smith from the Routt County Sheriff's Department to discuss the critical importance of mental health awareness, particularly in law enforcement. They explore the launch of a new Mental Health Response Team, the role of embedded clinicians, and the significance of follow-up care. The conversation highlights community support, the challenges of accessing mental health resources, and the need for streamlined services. Dawn shares success stories from other programs and emphasizes the vital role of peer support for first responders. The episode concludes with a call for community involvement and support for mental health initiatives.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Mental Health Response Team

00:30
Dawn with Routt County Sheriffs Department

03:25
The Importance of co-response

06:31
Wrap around care is key

09:37
The police department wants more than just a "touch & go" approach

12:39
Our community is rising to the occasion

15:35
Challenges in Mental Health Resources in a small town

18:16
Streamlining Mental Health Services

21:09
Success Stories from Other Programs

24:14
Impact on Police Officers and Their Wellness

29:39
Understanding Vicarious Trauma in First Responders

32:26
The Importance of Peer Support Programs

36:13
Statewide and Nationwide Peer Support Initiatives

40:25
The Evolution of Crisis Response Teams

41:57
Supporting First Responders and Their Families

45:18
Community Involvement and Resources for Mental Health

53:19
Resources

Suicide & Crisis 988
https://www.forgingnewlives.com/

Recovery Pastor Zack Alexander zack@steamboatchristian.com
Regeneration 12 Step https://steamboat.church/events/

Warhorse Ranch: Mike & Val Lozano https://warhorseranch.org/
Equine Assisted Therapy

Nele Cashmore
ncashmore@ncchealthpartnership.org
(970) 875-6662
https://thehealthpartnership.org/

https://www.steamboataa.org/
Mindsprings 970-879-2141
REPS 970-846-8182 linktr.ee/repssteamboat. Mindy Marriott
Substance abuse 800-662-HELP
https://www.travishouse.org/. Jeff Welton
https://lovelifesteamboat.com/about. Chynna Wallace