G18 - Redefining Standards of Mobile Crisis Response - A New Era in The Mental Health Emergency System of Care

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM MDT

Location: 201

Unrestricted Education Sponsor

This session showcases an innovative trauma-informed, co-response model that integrates licensed clinicians, peer specialists, and law enforcement through the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) framework. Attendees will learn how this approach strengthens collaboration, increases MRT utilization, and breaks the cycle of recurring crises. Panelists will share practical steps for implementing this model, equipping participants with strategies to improve outcomes and meet the true needs of their communities.

This session will also highlight Central Florida's nationally certified CIT program that diverts individuals in crisis from the criminal justice system to appropriate community-based behavioral healthcare.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the key components of a successful CIT and mobile crisis response program focused on justice diversion.
Learn how to build and sustain a multi-agency steering committee to support cross-sector collaboration.
Explore methods for collecting and using diversion data to drive program evolution and improve behavioral health access.

Disclosure(s):

Luciana Beltran, LMHC: No financial relationships to disclose

Habsi Kaba, LMFT: No financial relationships to disclose

Erin L. Martin: No financial relationships to disclose

Breakout Presenter(s)

Luciana Beltran, LMHC

Director of Mobile Crisis Intervention
WestCare, The Village South
Miami, Florida

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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Habsi Kaba, LMFT

Lead
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Criminal Mental Health Project
Miami, Florida

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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Erin L. Martin

Vice President of Residential & Crisis Services
Aspire Health Partners
Orlando, Florida

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose