Check Out the First “Safe Call Now” Conference

“Safe Call Now” the tremendous organization that provides a crisis hotline for first responders are hosting their first conference on addiction and mental health issues found in and around the public safety sector.

Saturday, November 6, 2010
Eastside Church, Bothell, WA
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Safe Call Now is a quality, confidential & comprehensive crisis referral service for public safety employees & their families nationwide.

Safe Call Now will be providing a day of education for all first responders, families and supporters. (All  first  responders  to  include,  but  not  limited  to: law  enforcement,  fire  fighters,  corrections, civilian  support   staff  and  family  members.)

Learn about addiction and mental health in/around the public safety sector

Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010
Location: Eastside Church 14520 100th Ave. NE Bothell, WA 98041
Time: 9 a.m. ␣ 4 p.m.  (Registration begins at 8 a.m.)
Cost: $20 donation recommended

Please RSVP by October 23rd at www.safecallnow.org or call (206) 849-4011

Safe Call Now is a quality, confidential & comprehensive crisis referral service for public safety employees & their families nationwide.

There is a minimum $20 donation recommended

All proceeds go to Safe Call Now

Register: www.safecallnow.org or call: Julie Kakaley (206) 849-4011

Special Guest Invitation: Congressman Dave Reichert:
Safe Call Now is about people, about savings lives and putting families back together.  This innovative program has and will save more lives than anyone could have imagined.”

KEYNOTE  SPEAKER    -­
Sean  Riley
Founder  &  Executive  Director Safe  Call  Now

The First Annual Safe Call Now Conference Agenda
8:00  a.m.  to  9:00  a.m.  Registration
Continental  Breakfast  -­  sponsored by Hazelden, Springbrook
Welcome by Sheriff John Lovick of Snohomish, County Washington

9:00  a.m.  to 10:00  a.m.  Keynote  Speaker
Sean  Riley of  Safe  Call  Now

10:15  a.m.  to 10:30  a.m.   Break with time to View  Exhibits

10:30  a.m. to  11:30  a.m.  “Biology  of  Addiction and Addiction  in  the  Workplace”
Vern  Williams,  MD,  Director,  Health  Care  Professionals   Program  at Hazelden,  Springbrook

11:30  a.m. to  12:30  p.m.  Lunch

12:30  p.m. to  1:30  p.m.  “Grief  Recovery”
Rev.  Bill  Starr,  D.  Min.,  MAC,  CDP  -­  Chaplain,  Sundown  M.   Ranch

1:30  p.m. to  2:30  p.m.  “Stress  &  PTSD”
Laura  A.  Brodie,  Ph.D,  Clinical  &  Forensic  Psychologist

2:30  p.m. to  2:45  p.m. Break with time to View  Exhibits

2:45  p.m. to  3:45  p.m.  First Responders Panel
Panel  of  public  safety  personnel  in  recovery

3:45  p.m. to  4:00  p.m.  Closing  Remarks
Where  to  get  help   Sean  Riley of  Safe  Call  Now

CopsAlive.com was founded to provide information and strategies to help police officers successfully survive their careers.  We help law enforcement officers and their agencies prepare for the risks that threaten their existence.

We do this by Helping Law Enforcement professionals plan for happy, healthy and successful lives on the job and beyond.  We think the best strategy is for each officer to create a tactical plan for their own life and career.

The Law Enforcement Survival Institute (LESI)
works with individuals and organizations to help them create and sustain success in their lives and careers as law enforcement professionals.  It is the primary goal of The Law Enforcement Survival Institute to become the preeminent source for training, resources and information about how to create and sustain a happy, healthy and successful life and career while providing superior law enforcement service to your community.

About Editor

John Marx was a Police Officer for twenty-three years and served as a Hostage Negotiator for nineteen of those years. He worked as a patrol officer, media liaison officer, crime prevention officer and burglary detective. Also during his career he served as administrator of his city's Community Oriented Governance initiative through the police department's Community Policing project. Today John combines his skills to consult with businesses about improving both their security and their customer service programs. John retired from law enforcement in 2002. When one of his friends, also a former police officer, committed suicide at age 38, John was devastated and began researching the problems that stress creates for police officers. He decided he needed to do something to help change those problems and he wanted to give something back to the profession that gave him so much. He started a project that has evolved into CopsAlive.com. Put simply, the mission of CopsAlive is to save the lives of those who save lives! CopsAlive.com gathers information, strategies and tools to help law enforcement professionals plan for happy, healthy and successful careers, relationships and lives.
Bookmark the permalink.

2 Comments

  1. Hi LeRoy,
    Thank you for the information and thank for for all that you are doing to assist those in need of help!

  2. Riverside Center for Behavioral Medicine is a private In-Patient and Out-Patient facility managed by Grace Healthcare. Grace Healthcare is a privately owned long term healthcare organization that owns and manages skilling nursing, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities across the United States. RCBM understands that entering into treatment is a courageous decision. We consider it a privilege to be a part of your healing process.

    We are a 68 bed hospital treating Acute Psychiatric, Specialized Geriatric Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency patients.

    We are privileged to treat voluntary patients utilizing four primary programs: (WITH THE PATIENTS CONSENT WE COLLABORATE WITH THEIR CURRENT ATTENDING PSYCHIATRIST AND THERAPIST)
    • Chemical Dependency Program- Patients are medically detoxed and receive treatment unique to their dependency needs. In addition, we offer an extended Rehab option for patients to continue their treatment if they so choose.
    • Psychiatric Services Program- Patients with serious conditions such as
    Suicidal Depression, Bipolar disorder, and Psychotic states are safely treated utilizing intensive group therapy, medication management and much more.
    • Specialized Geri Psychiatric Program- Pre-evaluated geriatrics patients with serious conditions such as chemical dependency issues, Depression, Bipolar disorder, age related psycho-social stressors and various co-occurring health issues are safely treated in a warm and family friendly environment.
    • Partial Hospitalization Program- Patients are offered a step down customized treatment plan; PHP (full day program) and IOP (Half Day Program). Our program offers daily support through intensive group therapy and individual sessions as the patient attempts to regain balance in their life.

    What sets RCBM apart from other behavioral health facilities is that the patient chooses to enter treatment. Caring for the individual who volunteers for admission supports our compassionate Whole Person Care approach where each patient is treated with dignity and respect. Each day starts with the intention of possibility. As bells ring through the hospital we hear an auditory reminder to be grateful that we made it through another day. Patients leave the serene atmosphere of the alumni courtyard to a goals group where they are supported in establishing a meaningful goal for the day.

    RCBM’s passionate multidisciplinary staff leads education groups on healthy relationships, symptom management, relapse prevention, medication and nutrition. The clinical team facilitates process groups seven days a week to help patients explore the core issues underlying the presenting crisis. Living in balance begins in treatment by following process groups, with “living well” groups such as meditation, yoga, crafts, activities, massage, etc.

    RCBM approaches patients with the goal to restore health, renew spirit and support the treatment teams delivery of teaching skills and motivation necessary to live a better life. Each patient meets with their psychiatrist daily to adjust medications and ensure stabilization, and in addition meet their treatment team weekly to create an individualized direction of care. Each evening concludes with an opportunity to reflect on the day’s accomplishments and any new insights gained.

    RCBM understands in treating the Whole Person, family involvement is essential. Families are encouraged to participate in the recovery process by coming to visitation, attending family education, and seeking their own support through programs such as Families Anonymous, Al-Anon, NAMI, etc.

    We invite you to contact and or visit our facility to see why RCBM is the BEST the Inland Empire has to offer. Please contact our Community Relations Department by email or at 1-800-992-0901 ext. 270 to schedule your visit.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *