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David and John celebrate the new year, a new season, and chat with Preston Looper about the evolution of crisis care, and the importance of innovative technologies in mental health services. They emphasizes the significance of collaboration and technology in improving crisis response systems. The discussion also touches on the optimism surrounding the future of mobile crisis services and the potential for improved outcomes through collaboration and evidence-based practices.

About our Guest: Preston Looper is a leading expert in mobile crisis team operations with 35 years of experience in behavioral health, serving as both a clinician and executive while developing innovative crisis care platforms and technologies. Through his company Full Tilt Strategies LLC, he now provides consultation and training for various crisis response services, building upon his extensive experience leading Adapt Community Solutions and serving as Chief of Clinical Innovation at Harris Logic. https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonlooperfulltiltfounder/

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About the Lifelines Podcast: The 988 Podcast offers an engaging format and informative content; it simplifies staying informed about crucial behavioral health topics. Discover more about 988 to enhance behavioral health care with David and John: The 988 Podcast by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast

About Us: Behavioral Health Link is committed to supporting behavioral health professionals. Visit us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/ to learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in a crisis gets care when and where they need it.

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David and John are joined by Monica Johnson. They discuss the evolution of crisis care, focusing on the introduction of the 988 Lifeline, transforming crisis support. They highlight the importance of awareness, community involvement, and the ongoing challenges in mental health care, emphasizing the need for patience and sustained effort in creating effective systems. They explore the importance of federal and state collaboration in enhancing crisis care, the challenges of leadership in this field, and the critical need for dignity in crisis response.

About our Guest: Monica Johnson, M.A., LPC, is the Director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office at SAMHSA, with 26 years of experience in behavioral health leadership. A seasoned executive with a track record of managing large budgets and implementing critical mental health initiatives, she previously served as Interim Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities. https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/leadership/biographies/monica-johnson

Link to Monica’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Fab-30-Critical-Leadership-Lessons/dp/1086762843

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About the Lifelines Podcast: The 988 Podcast offers an engaging format and informative content; it simplifies staying informed about crucial behavioral health topics. Discover more about 988 to enhance behavioral health care with David and John: The 988 Podcast by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/

About Us: Behavioral Health Link is committed to supporting behavioral health professionals. Visit us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/ to learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in a crisis gets care when and where they need it.

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In this episode, the Lifelines Podcast hosts David Covington and John Draper engage with Detective Sabrina Taylor, a leading expert in crisis intervention and behavioral health. They discuss the importance of Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT), community partnerships, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in handling mental health crises. Sabrina shares her journey in law enforcement, the evolution of CIT, and the impact of the 988 crisis hotline. The conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to crisis response, integrating behavioral health resources with law enforcement to improve outcomes for individuals in crisis.

About Our Guest: Sabrina Taylor is a CIT Coordinator & Detective for the City of Phoenix in Arizona. She says, "As with most people in this line or work, it's personal. I have several close family members with chronic mental disabilities and have experienced the inequities that plague health care first hand it makes me even more determined to do whatever I can to address them." https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinataylorcit/

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