Sarah Burtenshaw

Highlights

• 22 years of experience in mental health crisis field

• Experienced trainer and keynote speaker

• CIT International Coordinator Certified

• Masters of Education from Brock University

• Former instructor at Mohawk College and McMaster University

Sarah Burtenshaw, MEd, BHSc (OT), OT Reg. (ON) is a Registered Occupational Therapist working as a Mental Health Worker for Hamilton’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team, a 911 police/mental health response team – a program she has been part of since its inception in 2013.

She developed CIT training in Hamilton in 2006 and has implemented more than thirty courses as well as replicated it in neighbouring police services. Working with Judy Alton, she was the instructor for the provincial CIT training for the OPP for over a decade. She is a certified CIT International Coordinator and has presented at their annual conference on repeated occasions.

In addition to training, Sarah has presented at:

• CIT International Annual Conference

• CACP Police/Mental Health Liaison Committee Conference

• Crisis Workers’ Society of Ontario Conference

Police officers and other participants who have attended Sarah’s training sessions have reported she is:

• Very engaging, excellent presenter

• Information presented in a captivating way

• Sarah understands crisis from a police officer’s perspective

References available upon request.