The Celina Police Department’s Mental Health Unit is proud to announce the expansion of our Take Me Home Program, thanks to the generosity of two amazing community partners — the Celina Police Foundation and the Celina Ladies of Influence (CLOI).
Together, these organizations helped fund our new “Stevie – STIM” Bags — specially designed kits that help officers and first responders comfort children or individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities during stressful situations.
Each bag includes:
• A soft “Stevie” Sloth plush for comfort
• Noise-canceling earmuffs for sensory relief
• A variety of STEM-based fidget toys for calming engagement
The Celina Police Foundation generously funded the first 8 bags to launch the program, and CLOI recently donated $1,920 to fund another 8!
These bags will soon be placed throughout our community - in patrol vehicles, fire stations, and Celina ISD elementary schools - giving first responders the tools they need to respond with empathy, patience, and care.
“Every act of kindness strengthens our connection with the community we serve. The ‘Stevie – STIM’ Bags give our officers tools to meet individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities where they are — with compassion, patience, and understanding.”
— Celina Police Department Mental Health Detective Martinez
“Every act of kindness strengthens our connection with the community we serve. The ‘Stevie - STIM’ Bags give our officers tools to meet individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities where they are, with compassion, patience, and understanding.”
- Celina Police Department Mental Health Detective Martinez