CRIT Module 13

Veterans

Purpose

The material in this module is a guide. Local trainers from the community/jurisdiction are encouraged to make this module their own by developing new content or refining the content provided.

Instructor

This module should be taught by one or two community members who are well-versed in local veterans’ issues and resources—ideally, these would be individuals with military service experience. If unable to have a guest speaker or trainer with lived experience, please consider using one of the recommended videos on the list below.

Time 45 minutes

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, participants should be able to: ​

1. Explain behavioral health conditions and readjustment challenges that are faced by some veterans;

2. Identify local resources, including resources from the VA and local veterans groups, that can provide services and support to veterans; and

3. Other tailored learning objectives depending upon guest speakers.

Materials

Trainer’s Guide

13. Veterans

.pdf

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PowerPoint Presentation

13. Veterans

.pptx

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CRIT Module 14

Working with People Experiencing Homelessness

Purpose

The material presented within this trainer’s guide provides a framework for content on people experiencing homelessness. Trainers are encouraged to add content to and/or revise this module to tailor the materials to their local jurisdiction and experiences within their community.

Instructor

This module should be taught by one or two community members who are well-versed in local homeless issues and resources; lived experience with homelessness can be incredibly valuable. If organizations exist in your communities that advocate or assist people experiencing homelessness, it is recommended to have them speak to the class on this topic. If unable to have a guest speaker with lived experience or advocates for homelessness, please consider using the recommended video.

Time 45 minutes

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, participants should be able to: ​

1. Be knowledgeable of national and local statistics related to homelessness;

2. Understand the diverse risk factors of homelessness in America; and

3. Identify local resources to support people experiencing homelessness.

Materials

Trainer’s Guide

14. Working with People Experiencing Homelessness

.pdf

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PowerPoint Presentation

14. Working with People Experiencing Homelessness

.pptx

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CRIT Module 15

Community Resources

Purpose

This module should be tailored to the community/jurisdiction that the training is occurring in. It is meant to inform participants about resources they can use in their community when responding to people experiencing crises. This module should include information about local disability organizations, hospitals, mental health clinics, local advocacy groups, and other relevant resources such as community mental health centers and substance use providers. Bring in guest speakers from the local emergency room and other emergency mental health and substance use services to describe their facilities and organizations or have representatives from the mental health and IDD service systems that are familiar enough with those services to present an overview.

Time 60 minutes

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, participants should be able to: ​

1. Describe the mental health, substance use, and developmental disability service systems in their state, as well as basic eligibility requirements for services;

2. Identify services that can be of assistance to law enforcement in emergency situations; and

3. Identify services that law enforcement can refer individuals/families for follow-up services (when no immediate intervention is needed after de-escalation has occurred).

Materials

Trainer’s Guide

15. Community Resources

.pdf

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PowerPoint Presentation

15. Community Resources

.pptx

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Handouts

• NAMI – Divert to What? Community Services That Enhance Diversion