The CRISIS Initiative
Connection to Recovery through Intervention, Support & Initiating Services
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Troop E Montville Pilot Program
Started May in 2017
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PURPOSE:
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To develop a collaborative team approach between the CT State Police, the Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services and to establish procedures for referring and handling of incidents involving individuals with heroin/opioid and other addiction disorders, mental health conditions and other crisis incidents.
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To establish guidelines and protocols for the Connecticut State Police working with Southeastern Mental Health Authority, and other substance abuse and mental health organization.s.
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To collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group of professionals within a community coming together and establishing partnerships designed to address the critical issues of identifying and referring individuals with heroin/opioid disorders, other addiction and mental health conditions.
BENEFITS:
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Provides a Licensed Clinician Social Worker (LCSW) co-located with CSP. `
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Clients working with the LCSW are provided a path into the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) System for navigating towards recovery
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Provides Troopers/Dispatchers with tools, to safely and effectively perform CRISIS duties
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Mental Health and Addiction CRISIS response is immediate
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Provides communities with a healthier quality of life
–Safer Neighborhoods
–Community Trust Building
–Enhances Community Policing through “Patrol Outreach”
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Based on the Memphis, TN. CIT program: Responses to same location will be minimized
–Reduced utilization of manpower
–Reduces consumption of resources i.e. Narcan
–Reduces use-of-force during CRISIS events by utilizing de-escalation techniques
–Provides a path into the DMHAS System for those seeking help
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Over 553 referrals so far to date (as of May 2020).
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With an additional 479 clinician follow up contacts, this has made a positive impact with the clients and the families members involved.
