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#203 | Reimagining Youth Crisis Care: Key Takeaways from the Implementation of the Youth Crisis Resolution Team in Weld County
The Youth Crisis Resolution Team (YCRT) meets the moment for communities by delivering a multidisciplinary response to adolescent mental health crises in Weld County. This session explores YCRT’s collaborative model and diverse interventions, concluding with a panel discussion that shares practical insights for strengthening community-based crisis response systems for youth. Samantha Santy, LCSW is the Director of In-Home Youth and Family Services at North Range Behavioral Health, where she leads programs that support adolescents and families across Weld County, Colorado. Sam earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University in 2011, along with minors in Women’s Studies and Political Science. Early in her career, she worked as an advocate for young children impacted by domestic violence, developing a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and systems minded interventions. She later returned to Colorado State University to earn her Master’s in Social Work in 2016. Since joining North Range Behavioral Health in 2016, Sam has held several roles serving adolescents and families throughout Weld County. Natoshia Murray, LPCC brings over 8 years of experience supporting high-risk youth and families in crisis and community-based settings. Her career spans peer support, crisis response, clinical therapy, and program supervision, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on both frontline care and systems-level coordination. She played a key role in the development and early implementation of the Youth Crisis Resolution Team (YCRT), contributing to program structure, service delivery approaches, and clinical protocols. Natoshia integrates innovative approaches into her practice to support youth and families in achieving stability, wellness, and long-term success. Lyza Verosky, LCSW is the Director of Crisis Services at North Range Behavioral Health, where she oversees crisis response programs and works to ensure individuals and families have access to timely, compassionate behavioral health support during moments of acute need. Lyza earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Disability Studies, from University of Wyoming in 2014. She later completed her Master’s of Social Work (MSW) at Arizona State University in 2019. Lyza began her career at North Range Behavioral Health as a Functional Family Therapist in 2019 prior to transitioning to a leadership role managing Crisis Services in 2021. Throughout her career, Lyza has developed expertise in several areas of behavioral health, including intellectual and developmental disabilities, domestic violence and sexual assault, homelessness, family therapy, and crisis intervention. Zhaelin Cruz, MSW is a Functional Family Therapist with a Youth Crisis Resolution Team (YCRT), where she supports youth and families navigating complex mental health and behavioral challenges. Zhaelin earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Criminology & Criminal Justice, with minors in Legal Studies and Sociology, from the University of Northern Colorado in 2022 and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Since entering the human services field in 2022, Zhaelin has developed a strong passion for supporting individuals across the lifespan, with a particular focus on community re-entry following incarceration, as well as youth, adolescent, and adult mental health. Their work emphasizes strengthening family dynamics and overall functioning through collaborative, evidence-informed practices.
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