Dear NAMI Family & Friends,
I have exciting news to share!
Chief Singletary
of the Rochester City Police Department has joined the Mental Health Revolution. Our partnership with local law enforcement is of upmost importance to us because there are times when those living with a mental illness can become justice involved. The stronger our relationship with our friends in law enforcement, the better equipped they are to treat those living with mental illness with dignity and respect.
NAMI Rochester is proud to be a long-standing partner of the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and Forensic Intervention Team (FIT) programs in Monroe County. We are particularly grateful to
Kim Butler
, Chief Clinical & Forensic Services and
Sgt. Steve Boily
, Rochester Police Department CIT Commander and their teams, for their leadership and commitment to mental health.
You can read more about the FIT and CIT programs here:
Later this month, I will talk to Chief Singletary to hear more about his commitment to the Mental Health Revolution and why he believes it is critical that we all maintain our mental wellness, especially now. Stay tuned for this announcement – it promises to be an informative and hope-filled conversation.
Wishing you a week filled with peace and health,
Heather