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After Trauma: The Follow-Up Process

Thursday, March 19

3PM EST / 2PM CST

Co-Responders are most widely used for behavioral health calls alongside first responders. Johnson County Mental Health Center’s (KS) Co-Responder Program started a trauma follow up program as an additional way to support their police departments and community members following contacts.

Two co-responders with JCMHC will outline their process, including how they identify people in need, resources they’ve utilized and the data they have tracked. They’ll also share success stories and lessons learned, in case you’d like to implement a similar process.

Announcing CoRCon 2026 Keynote Speakers

There’s still time to register to join us at CoRCon 2026, happening June 7–10 in Dallas, Texas! We're excited to share this year's keynote speakers.

Monday, June 8

The Strategic Power of Hope: A Science Based Framework for Strengthening Individuals, Communities, & Systems

Dr. Chan M. Hellman's research informs the Hope-Centered & Trauma-Informed ® model and training programs that are now used nationwide to strengthen workforce well-being, organizational effectiveness, and system-level change. Read his bio here.

Tuesday, June 9

Artificial Intelligence, Youth Suicide, and Crisis Response

This keynote panel will consist of academic experts and people who have lived experience with this complicated topic.

Wednesday, June 10

Elizabeth McCormick, a former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot shares leadership lessons that can translate from the cockpit to everyday crisis response. Read her bio here.

Sponsor CoRCon 2026

CoRCon 2026 brings together professionals who are transforming crisis response nationwide. Your sponsorship directly supports education, collaboration, and innovation. Join us in Dallas and connect with agencies leading change. View our sponsor guide and partner with us!

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Make Your Case for CoRCon 2026

Download, review, and fill out this justification letter to share with your supervisor in order to make your case for attending CoRCon 2026 June 7-10 in Dallas, TX.

Don't Wait for CoRCon to Network & Learn!

Do you have any burning questions for your peers? Are you trying to implement changes someone else has surely figured out? Visit the CR Chat to post your questions and watch for responses.

Jamie recently asked:

Hello, we are looking to see if we could connect with agencies that use software programs that is CJIS and HIPAA compliant that co-responder programs use with both law enforcement officers and clinicians. We are trying to obtain a new program and needs ideas. Thank you!

Respond here.

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Are you looking to build your team? Visit the ICRA Member Area to post or search job openings in the Co-Response and Crisis Response field.

Psychiatric Assessment and Support Team Clinician | San Diego, CA

Co-Responder Clinician | Aspen, CO

Behavioral Health Paramedic | Spokane, WA

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Watch: Alternative response system one step closer to Columbus ballot

Watch: Blaine County Sheriff's Office to launch mental health crisis response team

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February 2026

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Let's Talk Safety

Tuesday, February 10

2PM EST / 1PM CST

Safety in co-response and crisis response is always evolving. For this conversation amongst peers, come prepared to discuss your safety measures, including what’s working, and what you want to improve, safety training, and how your agency incorporates technology to improve safety.

You still have time to register for CoRCon 2026 in Dallas, Texas, June 7-10. We're expecting more than 1,000 professionals in fields of mental and behavioral health, law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) to come together to network and learn. Check out the agenda and secure your spot today!

Sponsor CoRCon 2026

Each year, dedicated sponsors help make CoRCon possible. We’re offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities to stand out among decision makers attending CoRCon 2026 and we hope you'll join us!

SPONSOR CORCON

Make Your Case for CoRCon 2026

Download, review, and fill out this justification letter to share with your supervisor in order to make your case for attending CoRCon 2026 June 7-10 in Dallas, TX.

Los Angeles Case Study

The Los Angeles Police Department's Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU) has a Case Assessment Management Program. MEU staff share details about that program while debriefing a case involving a veteran. During this webinar, you'll learn about collaboration that brought together resources and the confiscation of weapons in this case.

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Are you looking to build your team? Visit the ICRA Member Area to post or search job openings in the Co-Response and Crisis Response field.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Brighton, CO

Co-Responder Team Leader | Johnson County, KS

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Read: Listening first: How Routt County’s new co-response team responds to mental health crises

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January 2026

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Join Us for a Los Angeles Case Debrief

Wednesday, January 28

1PM EST / 12PM CST

The Los Angeles Police Department's Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU) has a Case Assessment Management Program. MEU staff will share details about that program while debriefing a case involving a veteran. During this webinar, you'll learn about collaboration that brought together resources and the confiscation of weapons in this case.

Check out the CoRCon 2026 Agenda!

CoRCon 2026 registration is open and this year's agenda is posted! Secure your spot and book your hotel in Dallas, Texas, June 7-10. We're expecting more than 1,000 professionals in fields of mental and behavioral health, law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) to come together to network and learn.

Make Your Case for CoRCon 2026

In the meantime, download, review, and fill out this justification letter to share with your supervisor in order to make your case for attending CoRCon 2026 June 7-10 in Dallas, TX.

Sponsor CoRCon 2026

Each year, dedicated sponsors help make CoRCon possible. We’re offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities to stand out among decision-makers attending CoRCon 2026 and we hope you'll join us!

SPONSOR CORCON

New Year, New ICRA Website Experience

We've been working hard to make our website easier for you to navigate.

The homepage now features big, bold slides that send you straight to things like timely CoRCon announcements. It's also easier than ever for ICRA members to get right to our Co-Responder Coffee Break sign-up page and our CR Chat forum.

In the coming months, we'll continue to add photos to pages. If you'd like to contribute images of your team in action, email them to icra@coresponderalliance.org.

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National Survey of Mobile Crisis Programs

A team of researchers at Columbia University and Wayne State University are launching a national survey of mobile crisis programs and the ICRA network is invited to participate by January 31!

This is an exciting opportunity to build the evidence base for mobile crisis programs across the country, including co-responder programs, and alternative or community responder programs, in addition to behavioral health provider mobile crisis programs and mobile response and stabilization services (MRSS).

If you have a question, email the study team at MobileCrisisSurvey@nyspi.columbia.edu.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Are you looking to build your team? Visit the ICRA Member Area to post or search job openings in the Co-Response and Crisis Response field.

Mobile Integrated Health Technician | Florence, Oregon

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Watch: Mental Health Professional Becomes First Civilian to Receive Muscatine PD Medal

Read: ‘You’ve Got to Slow It Down.’ Centre County Crisis Intervention Team Trains Responders for Mental Health Crises

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