Send us a textDawn 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.orghttps://linktr.ee/healingunscriptedkeywords:mental health, PTSD, community support, law enforcement, wellness, crisis response, peer support, mental health resources, co-response, mental health awarenesssummary: 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.Chapters00:00Introduction to Mental Health Response Team00:30Dawn with Routt County Sheriffs Department03:25The Importance of co-response06:31Wrap around care is key09:37The police department wants more than just a "touch & go" approach12:39Our community is rising to the occasion15:35Challenges in Mental Health Resources in a small town18:16Streamlining Mental Health Services21:09Success Stories from Other Programs24:14Impact on Police Officers and Their Wellness29:39Understanding Vicarious Trauma in First Responders32:26The Importance of Peer Support Programs36:13Statewide and Nationwide Peer Support Initiatives40:25The Evolution of Crisis Response Teams41:57Supporting First Responders and Their Families45:18Community Involvement and Resources for Mental Health53:19ResourcesSuicide & Crisis 988https://www.forgingnewlives.com/Recovery Pastor Zack Alexander [email protected] 12 Step https://steamboat.church/events/Warhorse Ranch: Mike & Val Lozano https://warhorseranch.org/Equine Assisted TherapyNele [email protected](970) 875-6662https://thehealthpartnership.org/https://www.steamboataa.org/  Mindsprings 970-879-2141REPS 970-846-8182  linktr.ee/repssteamboat. Mindy MarriottSubstance abuse 800-662-HELPhttps://www.travishouse.org/.  Jeff Weltonhttps://lovelifesteamboat.com/about.   Chynna Wallace

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