The presenters will discuss previous interventions used by Crisis Intervention Teams and Residential Stabilization Facilities, current Best Practices, and CIT expansion in Ohio. They will also discuss implementation of technological systems, collaboration with law enforcement officers and emergency medical services, creating a Mobile Crisis Unit, and stabilization and diversion efforts to private hospitals from state

Working to make people successful within their own community requires an astute eye for barriers and strengths. People we serve are much more than what we see in the office or court setting. Outreach into the community and homes makes a significant difference in stability and outcomes. Service providers, probation officers, etc. can see problems