Title: Managing Situations Involving Mental Health

Presenter: Amanda Davis, Mental Health Specialist, Jefferson County Public Health

Description: In recent years, faith leaders and church safety team members have seen an increase in the number of visitors to their facility who are experiencing mental health issues. Amanda will explain some of the reasons for this increase and share crucial information that will aid greeters, safety team members, and leadership in peacefully managing visitors who may be in crisis. She will offer practical response methods that are designed to help diffuse potentially difficult encounters through self-regulation. Attendees are sure to learn something new at this interesting and informative workshop!

Registration: While the workshop is free, we ask that attendees please register because seating is limited.
Register at https://jeffcosheriff.co/SIFMar28

The workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden.

This is a NO-COST safety and security training for house worship leadership, staff, and volunteers.

FAQ:
Do I have to belong to a faith-based organization to attend?

No.

Over the past decade, houses of worship have increasingly become soft targets for attack, and this training addresses those concerns. That said, this is a public event open to anyone interested in learning how to provide safety and security in a building-gathering setting.

Does this violate the concept of separation of church and state?

No.

The Safety in Faith program provides safety information to houses of worship in the county. We offer the annual Safety in Faith training to all houses of worship regardless of denomination. This program does not violate the separation of church and state concept because we are not advocating any religion or faith over another or sponsoring religious activities.

We also provide safety information and presentations to businesses, schools, and other organizations and groups within our jurisdiction. The Safety in Faith program is titled such because the information offered through the program addresses specific safety concerns houses of worship face that many of these other organizations do not. Religious sites can be a target for violence. Many religions operate with an open door policy (i.e., everyone is welcome), thus exposing them to dangers that private businesses, schools, and other organizations do not share.

However, the Safety in Faith Summit is a public event; anyone interested is welcome to register.

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