Upcoming Events

These quarterly sessions provide an opportunity for clarification, collaboration and shared learning among partners engaged in 988 and crisis work. There will be opportunities for information sharing, planning, and problem-solving regarding service and system implementation, sustainability, and improvement. There will also be time set aside to hear quarterly updates from the SAMHSA 988 and BHCCO leadership teams.

The Crisis Systems Response Training and Technical Assistance Center will host a series of workshops to promote wellness among the behavioral health crisis workforce. As the demand for behavioral health crisis care increases, it is essential to support the well-being of those providing these lifesaving supports. This workshop series will offer evidence-based strategies, practical tools, and insights to help build resilience, manage stress, and prevent burnout.

The first workshop in this series aims to equip the crisis workforce with tools to recognize, prevent, and address burnout. The content will cover the prevalence and impact of burnout in crisis response settings and identify key contributing factors. Speakers will offer strategies for prevention and intervention including developing self-care plans, fostering peer support, and engaging in mindfulness exercises.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to define stress and burnout and discuss why it matters in the crisis workforce.
• Participants will be able to identify contributing factors and recognize signs of burnout.
• Participants will learn practical interventions and strategies to address stress and burnout.