Co-Responder Coffee Breaks are monthly sessions hosted by ICRA to share knowledge amongst the ICRA membership. The sessions will host presentations, expert panels, and group conversations for members to learn, observe model programs, and share lessons learned with one another. Each month will provide a new format or topic for members to engage with. 

Co-Responder Coffee Breaks featuring expert panels and presentations will be archived and available to view on demand in the member area of the ICRA website. If you have a topic or presentation you would like to see covered at the next coffee break, email icra@coresponderalliance.org


November Coffee Break



11/14/2024 - 12 PM EST / 11 AM CST


Microaggressions and Cultural Competence in Co-Response

We'll discuss the ways microaggressions can subtly undermine effective co-response, and the importance of cultural competence in addressing these challenges. We'll cover everything from co-response team dynamics to interactions with clients. Our goal is to share practical strategies you can use to foster inclusivity and build respect.


 



October Coffee Break



10/22/2024 - 1 PM EST / 12 PM CST


Threat Assessment & Management

We’ll talk about the role of co-response in threat assessment and management. We hope you’ll walk away with an idea of how your co-responder team can be a key part of the assessment process and ongoing management of people of concern.


 



September Coffee Break



9/10/2024 - 1 PM EST / 12 PM CST


Suicide Prevention

September is Suicide Prevention Month and on World Suicide Prevention Day, we’ll discuss specialized responses to suicidal crisis, suicide screening, and safety planning. We hope you’ll walk away with ways to support your team after a critical incident related to suicide.


 



August Coffee Break



8/1/2024 - 1 PM EST / 12 PM CST


Co-Responder Resilience & Self Care

This month, we’ll host a conversation amongst peers to discuss strategies to support co-responders in the field and to avoid burnout. Come prepared to share your self-care strategies and the ways you build resilience within your roles. We hope you’ll take away some new self-care practices.


 



July Coffee Break


7/17/2024 - 1 PM EST / 12 PM CST


First Responder Culture Trainings

This month's webinar will give an overview of how Sergeant Robert McKeirnan of Olathe (KS) Police Department collaborated with his co-responders to develop a “Cop Culture” presentation in effort to cross-train the local mental health center staff on working with officers to help understand each other and build stronger partnerships. This webinar is applicable for all first responders and co-responders to learn key components of this training and how to take it back to your community.


 



June Coffee Break


6/20/2024 - 1 PM EST / 12 PM CST


Four Layers of Collaborative Response

Dr. Margie Balfour will explain four layers of collaborative response and how this way of thinking can enhance your team's crisis response. Dr. Balfour's presentation is in partnership with Tucson Police Sgt. Jason Winsky, who will join to describe the "second responder" initiatives his mental health support team is leading.


 



May Coffee Break


5/7/2024 - 12 PM EST / 11 AM CST


School-Based Youth Crisis Response

This month, we'll host a webinar to give ICRA members an in-depth look at a school-based youth crisis response team. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office will share how this model works, what the agency has learned, and how you can start thinking about this area of co-response.


 



April Coffee Break


4/15/2024 - 3 PM EST / 2 PM CST


Planning for National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week

In April, we'll host a conversation amongst peers to give ICRA members an early opportunity to discuss ways to celebrate National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week, which begins on September 16, 2024.


 



March Coffee Break


3/19/2024 - 4 PM EST / 3 PM CST


Co-Response & Liability

This month, we'll focus on the liability at stake during co-response. Listen to one clinician’s story about the intersections of liability coverage and multi-agency engagement. The clinician will share how this became a case study in program development and policy, so that you can take new ideas back to your team.


 



February Coffee Break


2/15/2024 - 2 PM EST / 1 PM CST


Diversion Programs

Join us for a conversation amongst peers! We’ll talk about how programs focus on diverting people from the criminal justice system, jail, and emergency rooms. Come prepared to share what sets your program apart and what you’d like to learn from others!


 


January Coffee Break


1/22/2024 - 5 PM EST / 4 PM CST


Co-Response Around the World

Glen Blackwell, who has more than 30 years of experience with the Western Australia Police, will present his firsthand study of co-responder programs around the world.


 



December Coffee Break


12/14/2023 - 3 PM EST / 2 PM CST


Diversion Data

Does your team track jail and emergency department diversions? Do you track times when other units return to service because a co-responder is on scene? This month’s conversation amongst peers will discuss how programs track this data, what criteria to use, and who makes these decisions.


 



November Coffee Break


11/21/2023 - 2 PM EST / 1 PM CST


Helping Those Left Behind

This month’s Co-Responder Coffee Break will discuss outreach to family and friends coping with loss following a death by suicide. This webinar hopes to help ICRA members discover new ways to reach out and provide support to community members.


 



October Coffee Break


10/18/2023 - 2 PM EST / 1 PM CST


Bridging Perspectives

Captain Tony Lockhart from King County, Washington, will discuss the different perspectives police officers, firefighters, and clinicians bring to the table. He'll tell ICRA members how to leverage those important perspectives to help each other understand different roles and achieve a common goal.


 



September Coffee Break


09/18/2023 - 2 PM EST / 1 PM CST


Suicide Prevention

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, we’ll hold a conversation amongst peers. ICRA members should come prepared to discuss ways your program approaches suicide prevention. This could be through protocols, resources, or even statewide initiatives.



 

August Coffee Break



08/22/2023 - 12:30 PM EST / 11:30 AM CST


Co-Response with Fire & EMS

This month will host a discussion on the benefits of co-response for Fire and EMS teams:

  • Tips for new programs
  • Pain points
  • Partnership with law enforcement





July Coffee Break


07/19/2023 - 1:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM CST


Death Notifications

Informing people of a loved one's passing is difficult. There is a lack of widespread formal training for conducting a death notification. This webinar will discuss the following:

  • Law enforcement's role in death notifications
  • Minimizing emotional impact on recipient
  • Benefits of involving a co-responder in death notifications



June Coffee Break

ICRA will not host a June Coffee Break due to the busy CoRCon 2023 period!  

ICRA wishes you a wonderful summer season!

Coffee Breaks will resume in July




May Coffee Break



05/30/2023 - 1:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM CST



Introduce Your Specialty Intervention Program

This month, ICRA members will learn more about specialty intervention programs. Come prepared with an informal five-minute overview of your program. If you don't have one, join us for some inspiration!





April Coffee Break



04/25/2023 - 1:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM CST



Officer & Clinician Safety Principles

With the goal of minimizing risk and maximizing safety for all, this month’s webinar for ICRA members will cover:

  • Development of a survival mindset
  • Basic concepts of situational awareness
  • Physical safety actions
These principles apply to any co-responder or crisis clinician in a law enforcement, fire, or EMS co-responder program.



March Coffee Break



03/30/2023 - 1:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM CST


Introduce Your Program

This month, ICRA members will learn about different co-responder programs across the country. Come prepared with a five-minute overview of your program, covering the following:

  • Location (population of your area)
  • Type of program (LEO, Fire, EMS, etc.)
  • Your main goals
  • How you deploy resources
  • Favorite example of effectiveness





February Coffee Break


02/22/2023 - 1:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM CST


Don't miss out on the first Co-Responder Coffee Break in a webinar format!

Fentanyl: What Co-Responders Need to Know

    • Communicating with clients
    • First responder exposure
    • Using Naloxone
    • Harm reduction methods

January Coffee Break


01/26/2023 - 4:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM CST

The January Co-Responder Coffee Break will be a conversation amongst peers on - 

Co-Responders: Contracted Employees or Agency Staff Members?
 

Come talk with your peers about the benefits of each model. 


December Coffee Break

ICRA will not be hosting a December Coffee Break due to the busy holiday season and lots of exciting end of year work for the 4th Annual Co-Responder Conference! 

ICRA wishes you a wonderful holiday season!

Coffee Breaks will resume in January. 


November Coffee Break


11/17/2022 - 12:00 PM EST/11:00 AM CST

The November Co-Responder Coffee Break will be a conversation amongst peers on Substance Use Calls. Attendees will be able to network with others and learn about:

  • Screening Devices, 
  • Processes, 
  • Local and National Resources,
  • Solutions and successes that can be adapted to your own co-responder program.

October Coffee Break


10/21/2022 - 1:00 PM EST/12:00 CST

Our October Co-Responder Coffee Break will be a conversation amongst peers on Screening and Hiring Co-Responder. Attendees will be able to network with others and learn about:

  • Interview questions, 
  • Processes, 
  • Pre-employment requirements,
  • Creative recruiting opportunities to identify qualified candidates.


September Coffee Break 


09/21/2022 - 1:00 PM EST/12:00 CST

The September Coffee Break will host a conversation amongst peers focused on Safety in Co-Responder Programs. Attendees will divide into groups for guided discussions on what programs around the country are doing to be safe. 

Bring your questions and insight on:

    • Training
    • Equipment
    • Policies
    • Procedures


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