Megan Hitchman provides technical assistance to 20 Connect and Protect grantees as a member of the law enforcement team within the Behavioral Health Division at the CSG Justice Center. Previously, Megan worked for the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council in San Antonio, Texas, which develops, implements, and maintains the regional trauma and emergency healthcare system for 22 counties in southwest Texas. Her role included the planning, implementation, and oversight of multi-agency behavioral health response teams and mobile integrated healthcare teams. Megan also brings vast experience and knowledge in data mining and information sharing. She has a BS in criminal justice from Tarleton State University and is licensed as an EMT in Texas.
A three-digit crisis line, 988, launched two years ago to supplement—not necessarily replace—911. Calling 988 simplifies access to…
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