We had a fantastic webinar presented by Kristi Taylor and Kama Harris from the Judicial Commission on Mental Health (JCMH) earlier this week about Emergency Detention Orders. We wanted to share with you all of the resources that were discussed and let you know it is available to watch as a recording for credit. Make sure that you take some time to look at these, and please feel free to email Amber Myers, a_m1814@txstate.edu with any questions about the resources.
The recording of the webinar and the handouts have been posted on the TJCTC Recordings for Credit Page. Note, please be patient as your credit for this webinar is being posted on your transcript. It can take up to 2-3 weeks.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you want to share information with your local community about the 988 hotline, you can visit the SAMHSA website where there is a toolkit, including posters you can order for your office, cards to hand out, images to post on social media or your website, and other resources.
This resource and many others were also included in TJCTC’s Suicide Prevention Month Newsletter.
Judicial Commission on Mental Health (JCMH) Website
Please take some time to look at the JCMH website, they have a wealth of information created specifically with Texas courts in mind. If you missed this year’s annual summit, you can also sign up to receive updates for next year and watch past sessions.
Deskbooks, Benchcards, & Other Publications
Local Mental Health Authorities
Here you can find a list of local mental health authorities with contact information. If you haven’t already, reach out and get to know them and the services that they offer your county.
Local Mental Health Authorities
LEAP Method Resources
Dr. Xavier Amador has traveled around the world to train family caregivers, peer support specialists, and professionals involved in the care, recovery and safety of persons suffering from serious mental illness. Science-based education, training and other support are used to teach about serious mental illness (SMI), ANOSOGNOSIA (unawareness of illness), and how to more effectively help those suffering from these disorders. On the LEAP Institute’s website you can find more information and training.
education, training and other support are used to teach about serious mental illness (SMI), ANOSOGNOSIA (unawareness of illness), and how to more effectively help those suffering from these disorders. On the LEAP Institute’s website you can find more information and training.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas
This is a great resource to refer families to if they need support. They also have fact sheets and other educational resources on mental health conditions if you would like more information.
MentalHealthTX
This is another great website for training and resources, both for court staff and families that are seeking support.
Have a great week!
Thea & the TJCTC Team