Special mention

Catie Bialick

ARNOLD VENTURES

Catie helps to identify and manage philanthropic opportunities for the Criminal Justice Team. Catie was the project manager of the grant that funded the evaluation of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office’s Clinician and Officer Remote Evaluation (CORE) telehealth program.

Ashley Blackburn, Ph.D.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN

Ashley led the team that evaluated the HCSO CORE program. Ashley’s team consisted of Lori Brusman-Lovins, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University and Heather Goltz, Ph.D. and Dana Smith, Ph.D. of the University of Houston-Downtown. The evaluation was instrumental in Harris County Commissioners Court’s decision to fund CORE. The evaluation has been sent to law enforcement, behavioral health, academic, and other organizations across the nation.

Neal Sarahan, Ph.D.

NAMI GREATER HOUSTON

Neal is the Executive Director. NAMI Greater Houston has been a staunch supporter of the CIT Program and law enforcement’s efforts to develop training and programs to respond to individuals in behavioral health crisis. NAMI Greater Houston provides a Deputy of the Quarter Award to deputies who distinguish themselves in their response to individuals in crisis as well as several other awards presented at behavioral health conferences.

Wayne Young, MBA, LPC, FACHE

THE HARRIS CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND IDD

Wayne is the Chief Executive Officer. The Harris Center is the HCSO’s closest partner collaborating on several programs, including the Crisis Intervention Response Team, Clinician and Officer Remote Evaluation telehealth program, and the Homeless Outreach Team. Harris County is fortunate to have someone with Mr. Young’s knowledge, expertise, foresight, and collaborative spirit leading his organization.