08/29/2026
💙 We are grateful for the invitation to have NAMI Augusta share mental health recovery stories from both family members and peers with lived experience.
Thank you for creating space for open conversations about mental health, recovery, compassion, and the importance of supporting one another. Sharing our stories helps reduce stigma, build understanding, and remind others that hope and recovery are possible.
We truly appreciate the opportunity to be part of this important training and to continue working together to strengthen mental health awareness and support in our community. 💚
Members of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, DBHDD Police Department, and Augusta University Police Department successfully completed 40 hours of Crisis Response and Intervention Training this week, hosted by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
The training focused on recognizing signs of mental illness and developmental disabilities, de-escalation techniques, and safely responding to individuals experiencing a crisis—skills that help promote safer interactions for both public safety professionals and the communities they serve.
A special thank you to Pat Strode and Cerrina Holt for sharing their knowledge and insight throughout the week!
