Psychiatrists in Blue: Things That Work

October 17-18, 2004 Hamilton, Ontario

Hosted by the Hamilton Police Service

and the

Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST)

The 2004 CNCPMHL Conference in Hamilton saw almost 200 interested police officers and mental health workers come together to exchange ideas and information about police/mental health liaison activities. High points in the conference included all the speakers, but particularly the stimulating presentation by members of the Memphis CIT Team. New developments included the presentation of the first Award for Excellence, presented to COAST and the Hamilton Police Service; and the creation of a second listserv specifically for members who want to exchange information about data collection and outcome measurements.

For further information about the activities of this conference, please contact Dorothy Cotton

Location:
Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Date:
October 17-18, 2004 (Sunday and Monday)

 

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Conference Schedule

Sunday October 17, 2004
7:30-8:30am
Registration/Light breakfast

8:30-9:00am
Opening remarks/Welcome

9am-12 noon
The Crisis Intervention Team
AKA the Memphis Model: What it is, how it works
Major Sam Cochran- Memphis Police CIT Coordinator
Dr Randolph Dupont- Professor and Clinical Psychologist University of Memphis

12-1pm
Lunch

1:00-2:00pm
Police HELP Team:
Partnering with the Mental Health Community
Inspector Clare Wiersma- Chatham-Kent Police Service
Barb Tiessen- Chatham Kent Health Alliance
Len Caro- Canadian Mental Health Association, Chatham-Kent Branch

2:00-2:45pm
The Central Vancouver Island Experience
Jonnie Tunnell- Central Vancouver Island Health Authority

2:45-3:15pm
Searching for Solutions:
The Front Line Police Perspective on Mental Health Interventions in Simcoe County
Susan Boyles- Canadian Mental Health Association, Barrie- Simcoe Branch, Ontario

3:15 – 3.45pm
Break

3:45-4:45pm
Success in Vancouver on Mental Health Issues: Half a dozen things that really did work
Chief Constable Jamie Graham- Vancouver Police Department

4:45-5:00pm
Wrap up

Monday October 18, 2004
7:30am
Light Breakfast

8:00-9:00am
Tips on Integrating a Police and Mental Health Mobile Crisis Service: "The COAST Experience"
Inspector L. R. Buck- Hamilton Police Service, Terry McGurk- Coordinator, COAST/EPT, Anne Howe- Director MH Services, St. Joseph’s Healthcare

9:00-10:30am
From Different Angles: a panel discussion about problem-solving and case Management
Janice Blackburn, LLB, Mental health lawyer, Dr. Gary Chaimowitz, Psychiatrist
Agent Michael Arruda, Service de Police de la Ville de Montreal

10:30 – 11:00am
Break

11:00-12:00 noon
Lessons learned from Inquests...con't... the Luther Report
Supt. Sean Ryan- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

12 – 1 pm
Lunch

1:00-2:00pm
Working in Winnipeg: Communication is the Key
Staff Sergeant Rick Brereton- Winnipeg Police Service, Patrol Sergeant Bob Melnyk- Winnipeg Police Service, Greg Reid- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

2:00-2:45pm
More details and things that make working together easier..an overview
Maureen Fedorus- Canadian Forces Health Care Centre (Ottawa)

2:45 – 3:15pm
Break

3:15-4:00pm
The Toronto Mental Health Court: what works, what doesn't
The Honourable Mr. Justice Edward Francis Ormston

4:00-4:30pm
Wrap-up