People USA Out in the World

OCTOBER 06
National Association for Rural Mental Health (NRMHA).
NARMH 2021 Virtual Conference.
“Perspective from Individuals with Lived Experience: Accessing Rural Services during the Public Health Emergency.”
Panel with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA | Amey Dettmer, Copeland Center | Paula Verrett, Wisconsin | Facilitator: Debbie Plotnick, MHA, NARMH.

OCTOBER 14
Crisis Residential Association.
2021 Crisis Residential Conference.
“Sending Help: Effective Strategies for Mobile Crisis Response.”
Panel with Steve Miccio, People USA | Anthony Delgado, Be Well Orange County | Facilitator: Carol Zuniga, Hegira Health, Inc.

OCTOBER 15
People USA in partnership with Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
1st Annual Regional Community Breakfast.
“Mental Health & Economic Recovery: Keeping our Workforce and Communities Healthy & Well.”
Special Guest: Marcus Molinaro, Dutchess County Executive | Keynote: Steve Miccio, People USA | Host: Frank Castella, Jr., Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Watch here: https://iplayerhd.com/player/95f49ff5-a6c0-481a-9c1d-cb4c9f503d45

OCTOBER 17
International Peer Respite / Soteria Summit
“The Administrative Container Workshop”
Panel with Joleen Darby, COO of People USA | Maria Kavouras, People USA | Susan Musante, Soteria-Alaska, CHOICES | Pesach Lichtenberg, Soteria Homes in Israel | Jim Gottstein, Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights) | Todd Noack, Life Connections Peer Recovery Services | Cindi Fisher | Moderator: Jen Kilyon, UK Soteria Network.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i-of2WcOnU

OCTOBER 21
New York State Senate.
Senate Tour of People USA’s Dutchess County Crisis Stabilization Center.
Tour with NYS Senator Samra Brouk, Chair of Committee on Mental Health | NYS Senator Pete Harckham, Chair of Committee on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse | NYS Senator Michelle Hinchey | NYS Senator Sue Serino | Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro.

MidHudson News
“Senators Call for More Funding after Tour of Dutchess Stabilization Center.”
Read here: https://midhudsonnews.com/2021/10/22/senators-call-for-more-funding-after-tour-of-dutchess-stabilization-center/

OCTOBER 26
Dutchess County Legislature.
Legislative Tour of People USA’s Dutchess County Crisis Stabilization Center.
Tour with DC Legislator Michael Polasek | Stephen M. Caswell | Edward P. Hauser.

OCTOBER 27
Connecticut State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
CT DMHAS Tour of People USA’s Dutchess County Crisis Stabilization Center.
Virtual Tour with Dana Begin, DMHAS Office of the Commissioner | Lisa M. Zurolo, DMHAS Office of the Commissioner | Julienne Giard, DMHAS Office of the Commissioner.

OCTOBER 29
Mental Health Association of New York State (MHANYS).
MHANYS Annual Conference
“Transforming Community Behavioral Health Crisis Services”.
NYS Senator Samra Brouk, Chair of Committee on Mental Health
Panel with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA | NYS Senator Samra Brouk | Steve Miccio, People USA | Andrew O’Grady, MHA of Dutchess County | Denise Balzer, NYS Office of Mental Health | Ketherine Alonge-Coons, Rensselaer County & NYS CLMHD | Kimberly Williams, Vibrant | Moderator: Glenn Liebman, CEO of MHANYS.

ONGOING

Washington (WA) State Health Care Authority (HCA)
AND
Pennsylvania (PA) Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
People USA Consulting: Innovative Crisis Response Services & Systems-Level Improvements
‘Working with Pennsylvania and Washington (state) to develop new peer-operated crisis respites (4 total) using People USA’s Rose House model.’

SEPTEMBER 14
Journey’s Dream.
On Your Mind Podcast.
“Wellness-Focused Action Plans For Mental Health With Steve Miccio.”
Discussion with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA | Host: Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D.

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofz01QdTGlY

SEPTEMBER 21
New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS).
NYAPRS 2021 Virtual Annual Conference.
“Peer-Run Crisis Innovations.”
Panel with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA | Shannon Higbee, Recovery Options Made Easy | Lisa St. George, RI International | Moderator: Harvey Rosenthal.

ONGOING

AUGUST 10-11
Lucid Living.
Immersion Training with People USA.
“Peer-Run Crisis Respites / Rose House Model: Design, Development, Implementation, Operations, and Quality Improvement.”

AUGUST 11
New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS) | Free the People ROC | Health & Incarceration Connection.
NYAPRS Finger Lakes Regional Forum: Crisis Innovations, Criminal and Racial Justice Reforms.
“Peer-Run Crisis Stabilization Centers and Crisis Respites.”
Presentation by Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA
+ Panel with NYS Senator Samra Brouk, Chair of Committee on Mental Health | Christina Sparrock, Correct Crisis Intervention Today | Stanley Martin, Free the People ROC | Jerome Wright, Campaign for Alternatives to Solitary Confinement | Melissa Holloway, Health & Incarceration Connection | Matthew Pettite, Center for Community Alternatives | Cameron Farash, NYAPRS Regional Coordinator; Liberty Resources | Moderator: Harvey Rosenthal.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DeK3OeR9RI

AUGUST 16
CIT International.
2021 CIT International Conference.
“Early Diversion and Engagement Challenges for People in Crisis.”
Workshop with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA | Mark Giuliano, Westchester County Dept. of Community Mental Health.

AUGUST 18
CIT International.
2021 CIT International Conference.
“Bail Reform and Diversion: New Challenges, New Opportunities.”
Panel with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA | Mark Giuliano, Westchester County Dept. of Community Health | Dan Abreu, Policy Research Associates | Travis Parker, Policy Research Associates.

Watch here: https://vimeo.com/619984797

AUGUST 19
Peer Workforce Alliance.
Peer Pathways 2021 6th Annual Conference.
“The Rose House Model of Peer-Run Crisis Respites”
Workshop with Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA.

ONGOING

JULY 12, 13
Westchester County Dept. of Community Mental Health | County & Local 911 Dispatchers | Lt. (ret.) Mike Hatch of Crisis Response Consulting
911 Diversion Program Training
Training Goal: 250 County & Local Dispatchers
Westchester County Fire Training Center
Follow this link to watch a Press Conference: https://lnkd.in/eQ7m_CH

JULY 27
The College for Behavioral Health Leadership
Crisis Response: Peer Leadership to Develop Community Solutions
“From Advocacy to Innovation: Creating, Providing, and Promoting Peer-Led Crisis Response & Wellness Services”
Follow-up Discussion (07/27)
Follow this link to watch the video: https://lnkd.in/eewVUMJ

ONGOING

New York State 9-8-8 Implementation Coalition
Multi-stakeholder planning for the implementation of a new, national, three-digit number for mental health crisis and suicide response (9-8-8).

JUNE 9, 14, 22
Washington State Healthcare Authority
People USA Consulting: Innovative Crisis Response Services & Systems-Level Improvements
• “Crisis Respites: Benefiting People & Communities Across the U.S.” (06/09)
• “Crisis Respites: How to Develop & Operate in Your Community” (06/14)
• “Crisis Respites: What First Responders Need to Know” (06/22)
Webinars

JUNE 10
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD)
Transformation Transfer Initiative (TTI)
People USA / Westchester County Dept. of Community Mental Health
“Alternatives to Incarceration: 911 Diversion & Forensic Mobile Crisis & Response Teams”
Meet & Greet
Follow this link to watch the video: https://lnkd.in/eh35P7C

JUNE 10
Office of Community Services for Warren and Washington Counties
People USA Training
“Trauma-Informed Practice: Reducing Adverse Criminal Justice Outcomes”
Webinar

JUNE 7-11
Ulster County SIM Diversion Committee | Ulster County Police Departments | Ulster County CIT Subcommittee
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
40+ Police Trainees
Ulster County Community College

JUNE 16
Vibrant Emotional Health / National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 Planning & Implementation
“Crisis Care Continuum Integration” / Crisis Stabilization Centers, Peer-Operated Crisis Respites, Forensic Mobile Teams
Community of Practice Webinar

JUNE 17-18
Ulster County Dept. of Emergency Services | County 911 Dispatchers | Lt. (ret.) Mike Hatch of Crisis Response Consulting
911 Diversion Program Training
30+ Dispatcher Trainees
Ulster County Community College

JUNE 30
The College for Behavioral Health Leadership
Crisis Response: Peer Leadership to Develop Community Solutions
“From Advocacy to Innovation: Creating, Providing, and Promoting Peer-Led Crisis Response & Wellness Services”
Webinar (06/30)
Follow this link to watch the video: https://lnkd.in/eewVUMJ

ONGOING

Pennsylvania (PA) Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
People USA Consulting: Innovative Crisis Response Services & Systems-Level Improvements
‘Working with Pennsylvania (and Washington State) to develop new peer-operated crisis respites (4 total) using People USA’s Rose House model.’

Here’s what People USA has been up to this April!

MAY 1
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
2021 Annual Meeting Conference
“People USA: Peer-run Behavioral Health & Wellness Organization”
Video Case Study
Follow this link to watch the video: https://lnkd.in/eKFi2VZ

MAY 3
National Council for Behavioral Health
Natcon 21 Conference
“Creating Peer-Led Crisis Response Services that Dramatcially Reduce Hospital Utilization, Incarceration Rates, & Healthcare Costs”
iPoster & Zoom Session

MAY 18
New York State Senate | New York State Assembly
Joint Public Hearing: Mental Health Crisis Services
Steve Miccio, CEO
Oral Testimony

ONGOING
New York State 9-8-8 Implementation Coalition
Multi-stakeholder planning for the implementation of a new, national, three-digit number for mental health crisis and suicide response (9-8-8).

Here’s what People USA has been up to this April!

APRIL 7
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce
People USA Agency Highlight
“Chamber News” Publication
“Changing the Conversation: People USA Stresses Wellness Over Illness”

APRIL 15
Crisis Residential Association | American Association of Suicidology | National Association of Crisis Organization Directors | International Council for Helplines | TBD Solutions
Webinar Panelist: CEO Steve Miccio
Mythbusters: Uncovering Truths about Behavioral Health Crisis Care
Follow this link to watch the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eJ_FZu2

APRIL 18
Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Interview with CEO Steve Miccio
Hudson Valley Business Scene – iHeartMedia Radio Show
Follow this link to hear the interview: https://lnkd.in/dzMAwkS

APRIL 22
New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (NYAPRS)
Workshop Panelist
17th Annual Executive Seminar
“Responding to People in Distress: An Exploration Of The Roles Of Mental Health Workers, Police And Racism”

ONGOING
Washington (WA) State Health Care Authority (HCA)
AND
Pennsylvania (PA) Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
‘Working with Pennsylvania and Washington (state) to develop new peer-operated crisis respites (4 total) using People USA’s Rose House model.’

Here’s what People USA has been up to this March!

March 4
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)
Interview with: CEO Steve Miccio
Think Out Loud podcast
“Oregon lawmakers consider bill creating peer respite centers.”
Follow this link to hear the broadcast: https://lnkd.in/esdx5gJ

March 9-10
Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
CMSU Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Help Designing, Developing, Implementing, and Operating a Peer-Operated Crisis Respites Using the Rose House Model

March 24
Law Enforcement & Public Health (LEPH) 2021 6th International Conference
Workshop Panelist: CEO Steve Miccio
“Who should respond to behavioral health crises? Imagining a new behavioral health crisis response professional.”

March 25
SAMHSA’s GAINS Center
Early Diversion Virtual Learning Community (VLC)
Webinar Presenter
Keynote Presenters: CEO Steve Miccio & Mark Guiliano, Director of Community Support for Westchester County
“Part 1: Strategies for Addressing Treatment Challenges with Certain Individuals.”