About this Event
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!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Whatcom Unified Emergency Coordination Center, 3888 Sound Way, Bellingham, United States
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