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In this episode, we are joined by Matthew Moody, the President of Mental Health America of Arizona and a licensed counselor in Arizona. He has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Counseling from Arizona State University.
Before his current position, Matthew oversaw over 100 employees in a crisis contact center and provided oversight to 2-1-1 Arizona, an organization that offers information and referral services to the state of Arizona. He also has over fifteen years of experience in the behavioral health field, specializing in police collaboration, 988 and crisis mobile teams.
Matthew is on a mission to help other people better understand mental health and how to get help for it. Through legislative advocacy and alternate response strategies, he has been instrumental in fostering safer and more effective communities – all while reducing costs and liabilities for municipalities…
Jump in to now to discover:
- What it's like working on a crisis line, and how calls are typically resolved.
- The importance of supporting and de-escalating a person in crisis.
- How working on a crisis line affects those handling the calls.
- Matthew's experience working with people living with schizophrenia.
You can learn more about Mattew by visiting his website!
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 988 to speak with a specialist now. Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK
