Building Success Embedding Peers on Mobile Teams-View Presentation Slides

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The American Psychiatric Association (APA) hosted a webinar on December 14, 2023, focused on the integration of peer support specialists within mobile crisis teams. This educational session, entitled "Building Success: Embedding Peers on Mobile Teams," offered continuing education credits for physicians and psychologists. The webinar featured Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA, and Maureen Bailey, a Section Manager at the Washington State Health Care Authority, among its faculty.<br /><br />The primary aim of the webinar was to train participants on incorporating peer support specialists effectively within mobile crisis teams. The session emphasized a more person-centered approach to crisis response by leveraging the unique perspectives and shared experiences that peer specialists bring to service scenarios. The trainees were encouraged to utilize strategies and curriculum developed by presenters to enhance training for all staff involved in mobile crisis responses.<br /><br />People USA was highlighted as an innovative, peer-run mental health non-profit organization focused on crisis response and wellness services. Their mobile teams engage in immediate crisis response and transitional care services, working closely with law enforcement to provide alternatives to incarceration.<br /><br />A significant component of the session focused on addressing stigma and utilizing models like the 5-Step ABCD Model and SAMHSA’s Sequential Intercept Model to optimize mobile crisis team operations. Additionally, the webinar included training outlines covering crisis and self-care, trauma-informed approaches, suicide prevention, and effective communication during crises.<br /><br />Participants were provided resources for ongoing education and encouraged to engage in a Q&A session. The event concluded with information on upcoming webinars, such as addressing the intersection of stimulant use and serious mental illness. For further queries or to network with SMI (serious mental illness) experts, participants were directed to the SMI Adviser platform.

Keywords

peer support specialists

mobile crisis teams

American Psychiatric Association

webinar

Steve Miccio

Maureen Bailey

People USA

crisis response

5-Step ABCD Model

SAMHSA Sequential Intercept Model