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Rubi Saldana 02:07 PMThank you all for being here, the IDD community is at a point where we realize the crisis team needs an immediate change, since failure to do so will have serious consequences.

Rubi Saldana 02:10 PMAt this point we are forced to be proactive, what is the Department's plan to protect the IDD community from the court system?

Family of autistic man says deputies were warned of his disabilities before shootingApril 7, 2021By: Alene Tchekmedyianhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-04-07/l-a-sheriff-deputy-shooting-mental-disability

Rubi Saldana 02:13 PMThank you for mentioning that. The IDD community, we are ready to do anything at this point to protect the rights of the IDD community, there have been several incidents and it is time to stand up and create a justice system that is involved to defend the IDD community, if these incidents keep happening.

Discussion Question 1: What strategies do you recommend to support first responders, regional centers, families and others in response to crisis events?

Pregunta 1: ¿Qué estrategias recomienda para apoyar a los equipos de primera respuesta, los centros regionales, las familias y otros que responden a eventos de crisis?

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To Dr. Beasley's point, many families and individuals in crisis are unaware of crisis services available through the regional center

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we need to be proactive, not reactive in all of our approaches...

Exactly Teresa!

Behavior plans are not enough, people have medical and mental health needs that need to be addressed.

I also want to mention that not all crisis management systems are created equal - there HAS to be data about what works and doesn’t. I have been a trainer for Pro-Act, CPI and PCMA and 2 of 3 don’t work in the most challenging situations.

Agreed, Fran

People with lived experience should also help to provide training to police

Many counties only have IDD related content in 1-2 hours of their 40 hour Crisis Intervention Trainings. More is needed, clearly.

I appreciate what Kenneth is saying and that is a discussion that is going on at the national level

Agreed- a non law enforcement approach must be considered

One example of a county program that partners behavioral health teams with law enforcement:https://www.smchealth.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/pertbrochure.pdf?1556207937

Another county's program: https://www.unconditionaleducation.org/uploads/5/5/5/8/55581961/catt_brochure-v6-update_6-1-2020__002_.pdf

Seems like every RC (or area) should have a 24/7 crisis team available (whatever model is working already locally) in lieu of 911 being the only 24/7 option

Recent article from Disability Visibility Project on the new National Mental Health Crisis Line:https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2021/04/19/the-new-national-mental-health-crisis-line-wants-to-track-your-location/

I agree, Alona...

That has not been our experience in 34 years of START we have not had to do holds.

Agreed!

Our experience is that only those families that need START come to START I think its a risk worth the trouble to see if opening up access can work.

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Training on the promotion of emotional well being.

My focus is somewhat narrow but I have the kids and adults that no-one has been able to successfully support because all models have failed and the police are being regularly called. the 24-hour therapist crisis team call the police because nothing is working - they are the ones that have fallen through he safety net and are getting hurt or going to jail.

Some of these recs are worded in ways that are quite similar-- like the first and third bullet

Its hard they are all so good

“Training on the promotion of emotional well being.” Well said. If we move toward wellness skills acquisitions outcomes, we could see gains in areas in addition to negative outcome reductions (e.g, reduced hospitalizations).

Two of my top three are up there - Thanks John

PCT to make meaningful lives - expand and make this more accessible for families and CSCs

Such a great point Dr Beasley. That is why Self- Determination is so important

Thank you

Thank you for including me I look forward to our continued collaboration.