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09/04/2026

09/03/2026

St. Joseph County is taking an incredible step forward this week with its inaugural Crisis Intervention Team class. Led by Bryann Books, LMSW, CFRC, this milestone reflects Pivotal's deep commitment to our neighbors and the safety of everyone who calls this community home.

Crisis Intervention Team training, widely known as the Memphis Model, originated in 1988 in Memphis, Tennessee. Following a tragedy involving law enforcement and an individual in a severe psychiatric crisis, community advocates, mental health leaders, and police came together to build a safer, more compassionate way forward. Today, CIT is recognized nationally as the gold standard in crisis response. It provides officers with intensive education on mental health, verbal de-escalation techniques, and practical tools to understand psychiatric conditions.

At its core, CIT is about changing outcomes. When someone experiences a behavioral health crisis, they need healthcare and empathy, not incarceration. By equipping officers with the skills to recognize symptoms and defuse volatile situations peacefully, we drastically reduce injuries for both officers and community members. Just as importantly, it helps divert individuals away from emergency rooms and the criminal justice system, connecting them directly with treatment, dignity, and recovery.

None of this happens in isolation. The collaboration between Pivotal and St. Joseph County Law Enforcement proves what is possible when public safety and behavioral health providers work hand in hand. Law enforcement officers are often the very first people to arrive during someone's darkest moments. By standing shoulder to shoulder with them, sharing clinical expertise, and building clear bridges to community support, we are creating a safety net that truly protects and uplifts our citizens.

A huge thank you to Bryann for her exceptional leadership and instruction, and to the dedicated officers across St. Joseph County who stepped up to participate in this inaugural cohort. Your commitment to learning and serving with empathy makes our entire county stronger and safer.

09/02/2026

Whatever reason, call, text, or chat with 988, 24/7.

09/01/2026

📅 Mark your calendar: 988 Day is coming September 8! 💙

Join us in spreading the word about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and helping more people know that support is just three digits away.

📲 Save the date. Set a reminder. Together, we can make sure more people know: Call, text, or chat 988. Help is available. No one is ever alone.

08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. 🕯️💜

We remember the lives lost to overdose and stand with the families, friends, and communities forever changed by their loss.

Today is also a reminder that awareness, compassion, and prevention can save lives.

Remember. Support. Take action.

08/30/2026

Tomorrow is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜

Behind every life lost is someone loved, remembered, and deeply missed. Tomorrow, we honor them while standing with those affected by substance use and those working toward recovery.

Together, we can replace stigma with compassion and awareness with action.

08/28/2026

Throughout International Overdose Awareness Weekend, we remember the lives lost to overdose, support those who are grieving, and raise awareness about the importance of prevention, compassion, and recovery. 💜

08/28/2026

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? 💙

Pivotal is hiring! Bring your skills, your passion, and your drive to make a difference to a team focused on Wellness. Hope. Recovery.

✨ See where you fit. Apply today! https://indeedhi.re/40C8wt0

08/27/2026

NEIGHBORS SUPPORTING NEIGHBORS! 💙

Join us in supporting Affinity House at Culver’s of Three Rivers! 🍔

📅 Monday, October 5
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Culver’s of Three Rivers
610 S US 131, Three Rivers, MI 49093

15% of all sales will be donated to Affinity House!

Bring your family and friends, grab some dinner or a treat, and help support an organization dedicated to empowering people living with mental illness. Every purchase during the event helps make a difference!

Let’s come together as neighbors to support our neighbors!