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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 7 episodes
CIT TODAY
Latest Episodes
Episode 007 - CIT & Recovery: Eliminating Barriers to Treatment
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 e...
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Episode 7
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30:58
Episode 006 - Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman: Leading the Way in Crisis Response
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 behavior...
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Episode 5
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28:31
Episode 005 - Removing the Stigma of Addiction
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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Episode 5
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31:02
Episode 004 - A Friend and a Lifeline
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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Episode 4
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28:54
Episode 003 - Patient Not Prisoner
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...
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Episode 3
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31:42