This panel will feature a snapshot of innovative and integrated crisis response services across Ontario, including both police and emerging community models as well as crisis hubs and support services for individuals experiencing a mental health and/or substance use related crisis. Panelists will share their unique perspective and experience, including diverse geographic and community needs, common challenges and successes, and their hopes for the future.
Keynote panel discussion at the 2023 HSJCC Virtual Conference held on November 15, 2023.
Moderator:
Dianna Cochrane
MANAGER, FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE UNIT
Ontario Ministry of Health
Panelists:
Charlene Humble
INSPECTOR OF COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION AND SUPPORT BRANCH
London Police Service
Peter Wiesner
TEAM SUPERVISOR, CRISIS RESPONSE BRANCH
Hamilton Police Service
Gord Davies, RN
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS NURSE
St. Joseph’s Hamilton Healthcare
Liberty McAllister
CRISIS SUPPORT SUPERVISOR
Canadian Mental Health Association Thunder Bay
Racquel Hamlet
MANAGER OF WELLNESS COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
Taibu Community Health Centre
Lori Griffith MA, RP
DIRECTOR OF CRISIS SERVICES
Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley
