Episode 003 - Patient Not Prisoner

Episode 007 - CIT & Recovery: Eliminating Barriers to Treatment

Today on the show, we’re excited to have Angel Traynor, Founder and Director of Serenity Sistas, which provides sober, safe and supportive housing to people in recovery. Angel is a foundation for CIT, as CIT is a collaboration of law enforcement, treatment, and advocacy working together.

Episode 006 - Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman: Leading the Way in Crisis Response

In this episode, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman discusses some of his personal experiences working with the Crisis Intervention Team. County Executive Pittman explains his continued support for and investment in critical behavioral health services, which are having a positive impact and saving lives in the community.

Episode 005 - Removing the Stigma of Addiction

On this episode, Katie Wargo discusses the stigma associated with substance misuse disorder and how her family was tragically impacted by addiction.

Episode 004 - A Friend and a Lifeline

Great friends Tristyn and Brie share their story of Brie's mental health struggles and how one phone call from Tristyn likely saved Brie's life. This story is more than a friendship. It's a lifeline.

Episode 003 - Patient Not Prisoner

Melissa Owens, a school teacher who has had mental health challenges, shares her story of recovery and how an encounter with police made a difference in her life. Join us as we learn how the Crisis Intervention Team viewed her as a patient, not a prisoner.