Mental Health KC Presents…
Mental Health KC Presents is a series of free webinars intended to extend the education and training provided by the Mental Health KC Conference.
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Trainings and Webinars
Title: From Crisis to Recovery: How Treatment Courts Change Lives
Presenter: Allan Odle
Thursday August 27, 2026 from 12-1pm Central Time (US and Canada)
Abstract/description: Individuals with substance use and mental health disorders who become involved in the justice system present complex challenges for law enforcement, behavioral health providers, and the courts. Traditional approaches that rely primarily on incarceration often fail to address the underlying causes of criminal behavior, contributing to repeated justice involvement and poor treatment outcomes. Treatment Courts offer an evidence-based alternative by combining judicial oversight with treatment, accountability, and recovery support to help participants achieve lasting change.
This session explores how Treatment Courts improve treatment engagement, reduce recidivism, and strengthen public safety by connecting justice-involved individuals with comprehensive services and community resources. Participants will gain an understanding of the Treatment Court model, the critical role of collaboration between justice and treatment professionals, and the research supporting these programs’ effectiveness. Join us to discover how Treatment Courts transform lives, strengthen families, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and create pathways to long-term recovery and productive, self-directed living.
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Allan Odle has worked with justice involved individuals diagnosed with substance use and mental health disorders for over 30 years in both Family Court and Treatment Court settings. For the past 10 years he has served as the Liaison from Beacon Mental Health Services for eight different Treatment Court programs in Clay, Platte and Ray counties and Kansas City Municipal Court. He helped develop and implement the Mental Health Court and DWI Court programs in Clay County and provides technical assistance related to adherence to national best practice standards. Working in the court system and now in the community mental health system has provided Allan with a unique perspective on the importance of collaboration and the benefits of working with a multidisciplinary team. Clinicians and justice professionals speak different languages and utilize different approaches to achieve similar desired outcomes. Helping to bridge this gap and improve team effectiveness is one of the most rewarding parts his job.
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Mental Health KC (Metro Council) hosts free educational webinars the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.
Would you like to be a presenter? We take webinar proposals on a rolling basis throughout the year.
These webinars are a great way to spread information or share research that helps educate either the general public or clinicians/therapists/social workers/others in mental health fields.
