POISE Crisis Responder Academy - North Sound BH-ASO Region

Join our five-day collaborative response team training academy today!

POISE delivers an innovative skills-building curriculum tailored to frontline responders who work on collaborative emergency and crisis response teams. We focus on developing real-world skills through practical exercises that reinforce classroom learning. We also connect teams with other regional resources to enhance support and knowledge-sharing.

Enhance your expertise and broaden your connections in the co-response community.

Learn the latest information and practices including:

• The varied crisis services in Washington state, and by region, and the relevant roles and laws that affect them.
• Non-escalation and de-escalation communication strategies.
• Motivational interviewing techniques for individuals with substance-use disorder.
• Rapid on-scene observations that enhance effective interventions.
• Legal and ethical responsibilities when working on a crisis response team.
• Best practices for follow-up calls through support of the whole crisis in the least restrictive environment.
• Assessing and managing suicide risks within various scenarios.
• Situational awareness and safety protocols for crisis responders.

Date: March 31– April 4, 2025
Location: Whatcom County Emergency Operations Center, 3888 Sound Way / Bellingham

We look forward to seeing you there!

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