“A Different kind
of 911 call”
Tuesday, May 4th
Families Together is hosting a 90-minute panel discussion, from 2:00 – 3:30 PM, along with Ernie and Joe, as well as other law enforcement, and community leaders. The goal will be to discuss the intersection of law enforcement and mental health crisis.
Everyone that is registered for the 2021 Annual Conference will have access to the HBO documentary. Viewing will be available from May 3rd – May 5th. View the trailer here →
If you have not registered yet, click the button below.
MEET THE PANELISTS
Ernie Stevens
Ernest Stevens, who served as a police officer for over 28 years, recently retired from the San Antonio Police Department, where he served for 25 1/2 years. Stevens was the founding member of the San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit. He holds a bachelor’s...
Edwin Raymond
Edwin Raymond is a child of Haitian immigrants, born, raised, and currently still residing in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. He joined the New York City Police Department in 2008 to work from the inside to remedy some of the injustices he faced as a young man....
Joe Smarro
Joe Smarro is a decorated combat veteran from the United States Marine Corps. He honorably served two tours to Afghanistan and Iraq with the 1st Battalion 4th Marines. In 2005 he joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), where he became one of the original...
Moses Robinson
Moses Robinson began his law enforcement career in 1985 with the Rochester, New York Police Department. For the past 35 years, he has been a certified School Resource Officer, a Crime Prevention Officer, and is currently the community liaison officer with the...
Rochester Mayor, Lovely Warren
Lovely Ann Warren was sworn in as Mayor of Rochester, New York on January 1, 2014, making her the city’s first female and youngest mayor in modern times. In 2017, she was re-elected to a second, four-year term. Mayor Warren’s administrative agenda is focused on job...
![Cortney Lovell [Host]](https://www.ftnys.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Cortney-Headshot-for-Bio-400x250.png)
Cortney Lovell [Host]
A well-known, international, recovery advocate and speaker, Cortney Lovell is a modern messenger for change. Driven by her personal experience of growth, transformation, study, and introspection, she challenges traditional treatment systems to truly meet individuals...
Melanie Funchess
Ms. Melanie Funchess has served as an advocate for children, youth, and families for over two decades. She is currently the CEO and Principal at Ubuntu Village Works LLC. An organization dedicated to creating culturally responsive community-driven healing and wellness...
![Matthew Canuteson [Moderator]](https://www.ftnys.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Moses-Robinson-Headshot-for-Bio-2-400x250.png)
Matthew Canuteson [Moderator]
Matthew Canuteson, MA is currently the Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the New York State Office of Mental Health, where he oversees the planning and implantation of workforce diversity and inclusion efforts across the Office of Mental Health’s State operated...