SIM Priorities
The Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) (https://www.samhsa.gov/communities/criminal-juvenile-justice/sequential-intercept-model) details how individuals with mental and substance use disorders come into contact with and move through the criminal justice system.
The SIM helps communities identify resources and gaps in services at each intercept and develop local strategic action plans. The SIM mapping process brings together leaders and different agencies and systems to work together to identify strategies to divert people with mental and substance use disorders away from the justice system into treatment.
At this meeting, key champions were identified and plans were put into place to bring these priorities into reality!
Priority Action Plans (Link to this page: Action Plans 1-4 Smith County)
Action Plan 1: Mental Health Court
Our priority is to create a docket/court for high-needs individuals with significant mental health needs and co-occurring IDD or substance use disorder and misdemeanor or lesser felony charges.
- Champions: Lauren Ham
- Doug McSwane
- Matt Rich
- Ron Roberts
Action Plan 2: Partial Hospitalization Program
Our priority is to expand the partial hospitalization program and add options for intensive outpatient programs and acute hospitalizations.
- Champions: Paula Davis
- Christy Lawson
Action Plan 3: Peer Support Network
Our priority is to strengthen existing peer support to enhance collaboration and warm handoff between organizations.
- Champions: Stephanie Raymer
- Herwanea Sirles
- Octavia Spears
Action Plan 4: Co-Responder Unit
Our priority is to create a co-responder unit with police and mental health professionals responding together to crisis calls.
- Champions: Vicente Barrientos
- Becki Mangum
- Michael Scott