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STATEWIDE SUMMIT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATIVE CHANGE
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Wednesday, May 21
 

11:00am EDT

Transforming Early Responses: A Panel Discussion on Intercepts 0-1 in Behavioral Health Crisis Responses
Wednesday May 21, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Turf Valley-Grand Ballroom
This panel discussion will explore innovative crisis response and stabilization strategies, focusing on frequent utilizers of services. In addition to insights from our moderator Dr. Margie Balfour, panelists from Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City (including insights related to the consent decree), Prince George’s County, Mid Shore (to include the following counties Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot) and Washington County will share their experiences and best practices in handling crisis situations. The conversation will also address how local jurisdictions collaborate to divert individuals from unnecessary emergency room visits. GOCPP will highlight the Crisis Intervention Team Center of Excellence (CITCE) showcasing successful models and resources. Participants will gain valuable insights into effective systems for managing and stabilizing crises, particularly for those who frequently engage with these services.


Moderators
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Margie Balfour, MD, PhD

Chief of Quality & Clinical Innovation, Connections Health Solutions
Dr. Margie Balfour is a psychiatrist and national leader in quality improvement and behavioral health crisis services.  She is the Chief of Quality and Clinical Innovation at Connections Health Solutions, which provides 24/7 access to mental health and substance use care throughout... Read More →
Speakers
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Imani N. Booker-Lewis, MSW

LBHA Manager, Prince George’s County Health Department, Local Behavioral Health Authority
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Jennifer Corbin, LCSW-C

Crisis Response System Director, Anne Arundel County Police
Jennifer Corbin, LCSW-C is Director of the Anne Arundel County Crisis Response System which is under the direction of the A.A. County Mental Health Agency.  Much of her work is in collaborating with outside agencies to work with the crisis system such as A. A. County Police and Fire... Read More →
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Lieutenant Steve Thomas

Crisis Intervention Team, Anne Arundel County Police
Steven Thomas, CCISM a Lieutenant with the Anne Arundel County Police has a BA from UMBC (Political Science and Sociology) and a MA from the University of Baltimore (Legal and Ethical Studies). He started as a patrolman with the Anne Arundel County Police in 1996 where he remained... Read More →
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Timothy Jansen, LMSW

Chief Executive Officer, Community Crisis Services, Inc.
 LMSW, is the Chief Executive Officer of Community Crisis Services, Inc (CCSI) “Home of the Prince George’s County Hotline” where he began his social work career as a hotline volunteer in 1996.  Tim received his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maryland School... Read More →
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James H. Rhoden

Assistant Director, Centers of Excellence Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
James Rhoden is a seasoned executive with over 33 years of experience in law enforcement, behavioral health, and program management. As Assistant Director of the Center of Excellence within the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP), he leads initiatives to reduce... Read More →
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Rachel Ames

Mental Health Coordinator, Centers of Excellence Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
Rachel Ames initiated her work in the behavioral health continuum of care in 2005, providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in several school and clinic settings in San Antonio, TX. Her prior experience as a research... Read More →
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Randolph (Randy) Dupont, PhD

Behavioral Health Lead Member, Baltimore and Cleveland Federal Courts Police Consent Decree Monitoring Teams
Dr. Dupont works with behavioral health systems and crisis intervention strategies.  He is the Behavioral Health Lead Member for the Baltimore and Cleveland Federal Courts Police Consent Decree Monitoring Teams.  He is a professor and clinical psychologist at the University of Memphis... Read More →
avatar for Kathyrn (Katie) Dilley, LCSW-C

Kathyrn (Katie) Dilley, LCSW-C

Chief Executive Officer, Mid Shore Behavioral Health
Kathryn Dilley, LCSW-C, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Mid Shore Behavioral Health, Inc., Core Service Agency serving as a local authority of the Behavioral Health Administration, Maryland Department of Health, representing Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, and... Read More →
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Casey Crowley, LCSW-C

Program Director, Mobile Crisis Services, Sheppard Pratt
Casey Crowley LCSW-C is the Program Director for Washington County Mobile Crisis Services through Sheppard Pratt. She also serves as the local CIT Coordinator for Washington County. In this capacity, Casey has been able to collaborate and build on partnerships within the county in... Read More →
Wednesday May 21, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Turf Valley-Grand Ballroom
  Panel Discussion

2:45pm EDT

Panel Discussion: Innovative Approaches in Maryland and Beyond at Intercepts 2-3
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Turf Valley-Grand Ballroom
This session will showcase innovative practices and collaborations in behavioral health and criminal justice, with a focus on Anne Arundel, Caroline, Carroll, Montgomery, and St. Mary’s counties. These jurisdictions will highlight their work in criminogenic screening and risk assessments, sharing insights into how these tools are used to improve outcomes and inform interventions. Additionally, the session will spotlight evidence-based practices at both the local and national level, drawing attention to successful diversion models and approaches being implemented across the country. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of emerging strategies and best practices that can be applied in their own communities.

Moderators
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Richard Schwermer

Utah State Court Administrator (Ret.), The Leifman Group
Richard Schwermer has been involved in all aspects of court administration for over 35 years. First as a state level trial court administrator, then as a legislative liaison and Assistant State Court Administrator, he retired as the Utah State Court Administrator in 2019.Since that... Read More →
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Jennifer Alexander

Judge, District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel
Judge Jennifer Alexander is an Associate Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Anne Arundel County since 2023. Judge Alexander is the Presiding Judge of the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Court. She is also a Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Public Education and Community... Read More →
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Cara Lewis

Associate Judge, District Court of Maryland for Carroll County
Cara Y. Lewis, Associate Judge, District Court of Maryland, District 10, Carroll County, since November 4, 2021.Attended North Carroll High School, Hampstead, Maryland; University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. (English), 2007; Francis King Carey School of Law, University of Maryland... Read More →
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Veronica Dietz, LCSW-C

Director of Crisis Services, Carroll County Health Department Bureau of Prevention, Wellness & Recovery
Veronica Dietz, LCSW-C is the director of crisis services at the Carroll County Health Department's Local Behavioral Health Authority. Ms. Dietz has been a licensed certified social worker - clinical for more than 20 years and has worked with individuals, groups and families across... Read More →
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Ben Stevenson, M.Ed, MDE

Director, Montgomery County Government | Department of Correction and Rehabilitation
Ben Stevenson serves as the Director for the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR). He has over 29 years of experience working with the corrections profession. He currently oversees the operation of four divisions: Detention Services, Community Corrections, Medical and... Read More →
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Heather L. Price

Administrative Judge, Circuit Court for Caroline County
Governor Larry Hogan appointed Heather Lynne Price as Caroline County District Court judge on January 13, 2021, and she was elevated to the County Administrative Judge, Caroline County Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit on January 21, 2022. Member, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council... Read More →
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Kristie Ardire

Pre-Trial Service Case Manager, St. Mary's County Detention Center
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Turf Valley-Grand Ballroom
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