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Join David Covington, John Draper, and Jonathan Thomas as they delve into the upcoming Franklin County Crisis Care Center and explore key initiatives in the crisis intervention space. The discussion covers the integration of 988 with 911 call centers, the expansion of mobile response teams, and the critical role of leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement in delivering effective crisis care services. Jonathan emphasizes the value of partnerships in building a crisis care center and shares the metrics used to measure their impact.

About Our Guest:
Jonathan Thomas has been the Chief Operating Officer at Franklin County ADAMH since 2015. He oversees operational performance, strategic planning, grant management, and data governance. With a rich background in psychology, social work, and public policy, Jonathan lectures at The Ohio State University and brings extensive experience in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. He is dedicated to developing efficient solutions to achieve ADAMH's vision of optimal mental health and wellness for all Franklin County residents.

About the Podcast:
The 988 Podcast delivers an engaging format and informative content, making it easy to stay updated on crucial behavioral health topics. Explore The 988 Podcast to enhance your understanding of behavioral health care with David and John. Discover more by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/.

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Behavioral Health Link is dedicated to supporting behavioral health professionals. Learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in crisis receives timely care by visiting us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/.

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Join David Covington and John Draper as they sit down with Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan to delve into his groundbreaking work on decoupling policing from mental health responses.

In this episode, they explore Dr. Rafla-Yuan's poignant poem, 'I Can't Breathe,' written after George Floyd's tragic death. Their conversation touches on themes of isolation and vulnerability, the social unrest and police response, the mental health impacts of fear, institutional indifference, and the power of shared struggles and empathy.

About our guest:
Eric Rafla-Yuan, MD, FAPA, is a board-certified psychiatrist, educator, researcher, and health policy expert. Learn more at Dr. Eric Rafla-Yuan's website.

About the Podcast:
The 988 Podcast delivers an engaging format and informative content, making it easy to stay updated on crucial behavioral health topics. Explore The 988 Podcast to enhance your understanding of behavioral health care with David and John. Discover more by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/.

About Us:
Behavioral Health Link is dedicated to supporting behavioral health professionals. Learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in crisis receives timely care by visiting us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/.

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In this conversation, David Covington, John Draper, and Brian Mishara discuss older research in suicide prevention and the lack of significant discoveries in recent years. The conversation touches on the role of crisis hotlines and the value of volunteers in providing compassionate care. The need for crisis care-specific training and career pathways in the field is emphasized.

About Our Guest:
Brian Mishara is the director and founder of the Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide, Ethical Issues and End-of-Life Practices (CRISE) and a Psychology Professor at the Université du Québec à Montréal. He was formerly president of the Canadian and International Associations for Suicide Prevention.

About the Podcast:
The 988 Podcast delivers an engaging format and informative content, making it easy to stay updated on crucial behavioral health topics. Explore The 988 Podcast to enhance your understanding of behavioral health care with David and John. Discover more by visiting https://behavioralhealthlink.com/bhlpodcast/.

About Us:
Behavioral Health Link is dedicated to supporting behavioral health professionals. Learn more about the BHL Platform and how it supports our vision to ensure everyone in crisis receives timely care by visiting us at https://behavioralhealthlink.com/.

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