CIT TODAY

CIT TODAY

Join us as members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team discuss the crisis response system of care that provides community members experiencing a crisis with supportive assistance and connections to resources. The goals of the Crisis Intervention Team are to focus on reducing recidivism, to assist with mental health and substance use treatment, and to provide the support that may just save a life. Come with us as we explore these challenging situations facing families and communities everywhere.

Episodes

June 8, 2023 30 mins

Today on the show, we’re excited to have Angel Traynor, Founder and Director of Serenity Sistas, which provides sober, safe and supportive housing to people in recovery. Angel is a foundation for CIT, as CIT is a collaboration of law enforcement, treatment, and advocacy working together.

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In this episode, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman discusses some of his personal experiences working with the Crisis Intervention Team. County Executive Pittman explains his continued support for and investment in critical behavioral health services, which are having a positive impact and saving lives in the community.


 

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On this episode, Katie Wargo discusses the stigma associated with substance misuse disorder and how her family was tragically impacted by addiction.

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March 21, 2023 28 mins

Great friends Tristyn and Brie share their story of Brie's mental health struggles and how one phone call from Tristyn likely saved Brie's life. This story is more than a friendship. It's a lifeline.

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February 16, 2023 31 mins

Melissa Owens, a school teacher who has had mental health challenges, shares her story of recovery and how an encounter with police made a difference in her life. Join us as we learn how the Crisis Intervention Team viewed her as a patient, not a prisoner.

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January 27, 2023 28 mins

The Honorable Judge Shaem Spencer, District Administrative Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Anne Arundel County, shares his experiences with the Anne Arundel County Police Departments Crisis Intervention Team. Judge Spencer discusses how this model program provides community members with critical resources that positively impact their lives.  

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January 27, 2023 36 mins

The Honorable Judge Spencer returns with Anne Arundel County resident, Sam Mason, to discuss how the Crisis Intervention Team transformed Sam's life. Sam openly discusses his history with mental health challenges in hopes that his story may benefit others. 

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