ZC Clinical Connections

Responding to Crisis: Mental Health, Policing, and Community Care

Dr. Jennifer Jancsin, Zepf Center

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Welcome to ZC Clinical Connections! Connecting you to clinical topics.

This month, guest host and Senior Director of Crisis Innovation and Community Support, Courtney Burrow, leads an important conversation on the intersection of law enforcement and mental health in our community.

For this episode, we’re joined by Lieutenant Kelli Russell, Commander of the Toledo Police Community Services Section. Established in 2014, this team responds to some of the city’s most complex calls, many of which include a mental health component. Together, they discuss the specialized training officers receive, the resources available to individuals and families, and how police and crisis professionals collaborate to provide the right support at the right time.

Whether you’re curious about what happens behind the scenes during a police response or want to learn more about local support systems, this episode will give you insight into the tools, collaboration, and care that make a difference every day.

Episode Resources

- TPD Community Services Section
- Zepf Center Crisis Care
- Neighborhood Properties, Inc.
- LocalHelpNow Lucas County

Questions or comments about the content in this episode? Please email cmorrow@zepfcenter.org.

Celebrating 50 years of care, Zepf Center is dedicated to serving the surrounding communities by providing comprehensive, accessible, trauma-informed, and person-centered care. To learn more, visit zepfcenter.org.