Balancing Act: Challenges Creating a Roadmap for Rural Crisis Services

Tina-Marie Brown, LCSW-C has been with Affiliated Sante’ group for 12 years. Currently the Director for Eastern Shore Crisis Response, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the regional crisis program which includes, traditional mobile crisis teams, mobile response stabilization teams, specialized child and adolescent teams, safe station services, a regional call center, and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). Tina received her MSW from University of Maryland School of Social Work, her BSW from Salisbury University and has her Trauma Certification from Justice Resource Institute of Boston and is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management. She is a certified trainer for the CIT program. A majority of her career has been spent working with consumers who have experienced mental illness and consumers who have experienced multiple traumas. She is experienced in program & policy development, program evaluation and management.

Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) with over 22 years of experience in the behavioral health industry. Michelle completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Arizona State University and her Master of Arts Degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. She has devoted her career to assisting adults, children, and families experiencing challenges with mental health, substance use, and behavioral health crises. Michelle has served several roles during her 20 years with Affiliated Santé Group, including Director of Psychiatric Recovery Services, Outpatient Behavioral Health Director, and Vice President of Crisis Response Services. Michelle is dedicated to understanding the needs of our communities, as well as developing partnerships with state and community stakeholders to meet the growing needs of individuals living with behavioral health conditions, as well as those experiencing crises. In her role as Chief Executive Officer, Michelle is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization, as well as leading the operational responsibilities for Santé. As a service provider and organizational manager for five entities, Michelle's role is to effectively manage all service and business operations. Michelle is the first African American and woman to hold this role in the organization.