The lessons in todays podcast come from a documentary about mental health called Ernie and Joe. Part of the San Antonio Police Department’s ten-person mental health unit, Ernie Stevens and Joe Smarro are putting compassionate policing practices into action. Ernie & Joe chronicles their daily encounters with people in crisis, showing how their innovative approach to policing – which takes mental health into account – is having a dramatic effect on the way police respond to these challenges.

If you are seeking help please reach out to a professional.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

The Samaritans: (877) 870-4673 (HOPE)

National Teen Dating Violence Hotline – Concerns about dating relationships

Boys Town National Hotline – Serving all at-risk teens and children

Child Help USA National Hotline – For youth who are suffering child abuse

Trevor Project Lifeline – Hotline for LGBT youth