Sherri Witwer: Rethinking How We help People in Mental Health Crisis

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me the World

Tony Mantor

Alternative Health, Never Give Up, Health & Fitness, Entertainment, Mental Health, Autism Acceptance, Autism, Autism Awareness, Celebrities, Special Needs, Positivity

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🗓️ 21 May 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Send us a text Sherry Witwer, board president for CIT Utah, shares her insights on improving crisis response systems for people experiencing mental health emergencies and creating alternatives to incarceration through specialized training and community partnerships. • CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) training provides law enforcement with tools to effectively respond to mental health crises and connect individuals with appropriate treatment • Mobile crisis outreach teams staffed by behavioral ...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me the World Podcast, hosted by Tony Mayator.
0:11.6	Broadcasting from Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:18.0	Join us as our guests tell us their stories
0:20.9	Some will make you laugh
0:22.5	Some will make you cry
0:24.3	Real life people
0:26.9	Who will inspire
0:28.8	And show that you are not alone
0:32.5	In this world
0:34.0	Hopefully you gain more awareness
0:37.1	Acceptance and a better understanding for autism
0:41.8	around the world.
0:47.3	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Why Not Me the World, Humanity Over Hankus, the Silent Crisis, special event. We're delighted to welcome Sherry Whitwer, a dedicated and passionate advocate for mental health and community well-being. With an extensive career spanning numerous roles, Sherry has made significant contributions across a wide range of sectors.
1:14.7	This includes community nonprofits, government, and corporate environments.
1:19.6	She currently serves its board president for CIT, Utah, sits on the National Advisory Board for the CIT Assist Program,
1:32.4	and holds the position of board Vice Chair for the Utah Housing Coalition.
1:38.8	Additionally, she is a founder and board member of Peers Empowering Peers, Utah,
1:43.3	an organization devoted to advancing mental health peer support.
1:49.2	It's an honor to have her with us today to share her wealth of experience and insights.
1:50.6	Thanks for coming on.
1:51.6	Thank you.
1:53.2	Thank you for the opportunity.
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