Responding to Mental Health Crisis
Effective crisis intervention is critical to protect life, reduce harm, and create opportunities for long-term recovery. Whether responding to a mental health emergency, suicidal crisis, substance use crisis, or traumatic event, skilled intervention can significantly influence the outcome for the individual, their family, and the community.
STEP UP TO PREVENT SUICIDE COMMUNITY WALK
Walk Participant Registration:
We would be grateful for your support as a sponsor of the Step Up to Prevent Suicide Community Walk which will allow us to continue to implement many of the suicide prevention initiatives we have in the community!
Please review the sponsor levels below! If you have additional questions, reach out to tvolovar@alternativepaths.org
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Name/logo on signage the day of the event, website, and giveaway items to be given to all walkers.
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Name listed on website, printed on giveaway items, and signage day of the event.
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Name listed on website and signage day of the event.
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Name listed on website.
(Name listed does not have to be your personal name. Other examples include: “Anonymous”, “In Memory of”. Please email dalthen@alternativepaths.org if you want something other than your name listed. )
Sponsorship Registration:
2026 Walk Sponsors:
Platinum Level Sponsors
Americ-Cal Corp
Cleveland Clinic- Medina Hospital
Alternative Paths, Inc.
Genoa Healthcare
Medina County Mental Health and Recovery Board
Gold Level Sponsors
Bluecoats of Medina County
Lora & Rick Dumperth
Medina County Police Chief’s Association
Meijer
Plastipak
Silver Level Sponsors
Ascend Health Center
Homestead Insurance
Medina County Health Department
Hope Recovery Community
Sandridge Food Corportation
Wadsworth Fraternal Order of Police
Bronze Level Sponsors
In-kind Sponsors
City of Medina
Medina Police
MCPAL Medina County Police Activities League
ETHICS TRAINING (Virtual)
Emerging Ethical Dilemmas: Technology, Relationships, and Practice Realities
About the Workshop:
The ethical landscape for helping professionals is evolving at a pace that ethical codes don’t always anticipate. New technologies like artificial intelligence, changes in telehealth standards, and growing liability concerns demand fresh approaches. At the same time, workforce shortages, hybrid work settings, and the rise of “TikTok therapists” are reshaping client expectations and professional boundaries. Layered over it all is a polarized cultural climate that challenges practitioners to navigate self-disclosure, political values, and dual relationships with care.
This training equips participants to recognize emerging dilemmas, analyze the impact of practice realities, and apply ethical decision-making models to complex scenarios. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to safeguard their licenses, protect client trust, and align personal values with professional obligations.
Course Objectives:
1. Identify emerging ethical dilemmas related to technology and liability, including artificial intelligence, telehealth across jurisdictions, evolving documentation standards, and confidentiality risks.
2. Analyze shifting practice realities—such as workforce shortages, hybrid work settings, payer pressures, and the influence of social media on client expectations—to evaluate their impact on professional boundaries and competence.
3. Apply ethical decision-making models to dilemmas involving political polarization, self-disclosure, and dual-role relationships, with an emphasis on maintaining professionalism and protecting the client relationship.
Presenter:
Deanna Speir, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS
July 10, 2026
8:30 am - 11:45 am
Virtual Training
3 CEUs in ethics approved for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board.
Employees of Alternative Paths are not required to submit payment.
SUPERVISION TRAINING (Virtual)
Multigenerational Team Success
About the Workshop:
Multigenerational teams, often spanning up to five generations, are a significant competitive advantage when managed effectively, fostering innovation, diverse perspectives, and better problem-solving. Success stems from moving beyond stereotypes to create an inclusive culture that values the distinct strengths, working styles, and experiences of each generation
Course Objectives:
Presenter:
Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence
August 21, 2026
9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Free
Virtual Training
3 CEUs in supervision approved for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists through the State of Ohio CSWMFT Board.
Employees of Alternative Paths are not required to submit payment.
EMOTIONAL SURVIVAL FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
This presentation is designed to assist first responders by the development of behavioral strategies to inoculate against loss of idealism and inappropriate behavior patterns.
Stomp Out Suicide Sticker Contest
You could win $500!
Stomp Out Suicide
Do you want an opportunity to showcase your creative talents and win money? This is your chance!
Produce a sticker educating people about the warning signs of suicide and ways to get help. Many young people today see suicide as an option to deal with their problems. Help us stop this alarming trend! Help others recognize the warning signs of a suicidal person, learn the risk factors, and learn what to do to help someone who may be suicidal.
You can make a difference for someone in emotional distress!
This contest is for high schoolers interested in creating artwork that will encourage viewers to act and reach out for help if they are experiencing suicidal thoughts. The contest begins on January 13, 2025. Students may submit a 5.5" x 3.5" oval-shaped, graphic that will become a sticker. The sticker must be delivered via email to dalthen@alternativepaths.org with the subject: “SOS sticker contest: Your Name Here”. Entries must be received by end of day on February 28, 2025.
For more information please email dalthen@alternativepaths.org.
Rules and Regulation Packet:
TEMPLATE:
FORMS THAT MUST BE INLCUDED WITH YOUR SUBMISSION:
(Please ensure that you print out and physically sign the appropriate sections. Typed signatures will not be accepted.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Art Made Lives Saved Middle School Poster Contest
You could win $250!
Art Made, Lives Saved
Do you want an opportunity to showcase your creative talents and win money?
This is your chance!
Produce a poster educating people about the warning signs of suicide and ways to get help. Many young people today see suicide as an option for dealing with their problems. Help us stop this alarming trend! Help others recognize the warning signs of a suicidal person, learn the risk factors, and learn what to do to help someone who may be suicidal.
You can make a difference for someone in emotional distress!
This contest is for middle schoolers interested in creating artwork that will encourage viewers to act and reach out for help if they are experiencing suicidal thoughts. The contest begins on January 13, 2025. The poster must be no larger than 22”x28”. It can be submitted in person at Alternative Paths by February 28, 2025. If the poster was designed virtually, on a platform like Canva, a digital file can be sent to dalthen@alternativepaths.org. (A photocopy of a physical poster will not be accepted as a submission and must be dropped off at Alternative Paths.)
For more information please email dalthen@alternativepaths.org.
Rules and Regulation Packet:
FORMS THAT MUST BE INLCUDED WITH YOUR SUBMISSION:
(Please ensure that you print out and physically sign the appropriate sections. Typed signatures will not be accepted.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
TRAUMA INFORMED RESPONSE TO PERSONS IN CRISIS (Advanced CIT)
The course will help participants use trauma informed response to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Trauma-informed responses help first responders avoid re-traumatizing individuals, increase safety for all involved, and support treatment and recovery of individuals with mental health concerns. The course will cover the definition, types and long term effects of trauma. It will explore how prior or current trauma can impact mental health, and how to use trauma informed approaches to de-escalate people in crisis.
Presenter: Dr. Varunee Faii Sangganjanavanich, PhD, LPCC-S
Professor & Director, The University of Akron School of Counseling
Course will be offered March 28th 8:30am -10:45am or April 25th 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm. Please chose the date you want to attend upon registering below.
Free training: 2 hours of Continuing Professional Training (CPT) for law enforcement in collaboration with the Medina County Sheriff’s Office and the Medina County Prosecutor. 2 hours of Continuing Education for Counselors and Social Workers.
For more information contact Audra Norris, LPCC-S at (330) 764-3605
Alternative Paths is a Medina County ADAMH Board Agency
What is Sextortion?
WHAT IS SEXTORTION?
Adult Only Event
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Adult Only Event |
No youth allowed to attend.
Sextortion Education Training
Please join us for this FREE educational event addressing the dangers of sextortion and protecting our children online.
Local FBI agents will provide you with valuable educational materials and insights on how to protect your children on their devices, and what dangers to look for in their favorite apps.
For questions please contact: The Children’s Center of Medina County330-764-8891
ATTORNEY TRAINING
Attorneys practicing in the Medina County Common Pleas Courts are invited to attend a training designed to help them effectively manage clients who have mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Information will be provided on drug, recovery and mental health courts as well as community treatment resources available in Medina County.
The training is free of charge but you must register in advance. This training is being provided by the Medina County Common Pleas Court in collaboration with Alternative Paths, Inc. 3 CLE hours have been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education.
For questions please contact Carla Damron at (330) 725-9791.
STEP UP TO PREVENT SUICIDE COMMUNITY WALK
Walk Participant Registration:
Sponsorship Registration:
Homestead Insurance
Hope Recovery Community
Medina County Health Department
Special thanks to: Medina Police, Medina City Schools, Hope Squad and the City of Medina for their inkind support!
SUICIDE PREVENTION STICKER CONTEST GRADES 9-12
Do you want an opportunity to showcase your creative talents and win money? For students grades 9-12, this is your chance! Produce a sticker educating people about the warning signs of suicide and ways to get help.
SUICIDE PREVENTION STICKER CONTEST GRADES 6-8
Do you want an opportunity to showcase your creative talents and win money? For students grades 6-8, this is your chance! Produce a poster educating people about the warning signs of suicide and ways to get help.
