5th Annual Behavioral Health & Public Safety Summit
Bridging Systems: First Responders, Courts, and Crisis Interventions
Join Live Tampa Bay on December 3, 2026, for the 5th Annual
Behavioral Health and Public Safety Summit, bringing together
professionals from across Florida to strengthen collaboration
between behavioral health services, law enforcement, the courts
and emergency responders.
This year’s theme, Bridging Systems: First Responders,
Courts, and Crisis Interventions, focuses on improving
crisis response, strengthening public safety and connecting
individuals with appropriate care and support.
Featured Keynote Speakers
Sheriff Dennis Lemma
Seminole County Sheriff and statewide leader in public safety
and opioid response.
Joe Smarro
National crisis intervention specialist and Marine veteran.
Summit Workshops
Participants will have opportunities to learn from professionals
working at the intersection of behavioral health and public
safety. Workshop topics include:
Law Enforcement & Behavioral Health Units:
Integrating crisis response and care.
Workplace Wellness for First Responders:
Protecting mental health and building resilience.
Diversion Programs & Problem-Solving Courts:
Advancing alternatives to incarceration.
Fire Rescue & CORE Programs:
Rethinking emergency response and community outreach.
The Summit will also feature perspectives from public safety
leaders across the Tampa Bay region, highlighting approaches
to behavioral health crisis intervention and community safety.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM EST
Location: Marriott Tampa Westshore
1001 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
Admission: FREE – Registration Required
Registration Information
Attendance is free. Participants should select one morning
workshop (options 1A-1D) and one afternoon workshop
(options 2A-2D) when registering.
Please scroll through the workshop options on the registration
page to view all available sessions.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a sweater or light jacket,
as meeting room temperatures may vary.
