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Understanding the Baker Act Webinar

September 14, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

- Free
Baker Act Webinar

Misconceptions and misunderstandings often surround Florida’s mental health act, The Baker Act. Join us as Kirk Fasshauer, LCSW, FT Director of Crisis Services at Peace River Center shares an interactive presentation about what the Act is and is not, how it works, and how it helps families and individuals. We will also share the role Peace River Center and law enforcement have in local Baker Act process. Have specific Baker Act questions? Email CommunityRelations@PeaceRiverCenter.org.

About the Presenter

Kirk D. Fasshauer, LCSW, FT, is the Director of Crisis Response Services and Professional Development for Peace River Center. He has been with Peace River Center for 20 years and was responsible for creating the Crisis Response Team. Kirk has over 30 years of various mental health and psychiatric emergency health care experience. Kirk holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University in New Jersey and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida. He is also a trained crisis/hostage negotiator and a certified Field Traumatologist.

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Date:
September 14, 2021
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://peacerivercenter-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ke1dtzcxS7W7g4yyRP1Lyw

Details

Date:
September 14, 2021
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
, ,
Website:
https://peacerivercenter-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ke1dtzcxS7W7g4yyRP1Lyw