Katrina Chase

Katrina Chase is a dedicated Social Work student at the College of Western Idaho, set to graduate with her Associate’s degree in December 2026. With a strong academic record, including a 3.5 GPA and membership in the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, Katrina has actively engaged in initiatives that expand her expertise in crisis intervention and mental health support. Her coursework encompasses trauma-informed care, ethics, international communications, and energy healing, preparing her to approach social work with both compassion and a holistic perspective.

Professionally, Katrina serves as a crisis responder for Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline and Jannus, Inc., where she answers high-risk calls and texts, performs safety assessments, and provides de-escalation and safety planning for individuals in crisis. Her practice is deeply informed by her lived experience with mental health services, emphasizing credibility, healthy boundaries, and self-care. Prior roles include working as a peer support specialist, resident monitor in a halfway-house program, and on a mobile crisis team, demonstrating a strong commitment to suicide prevention and support for individuals with serious mental illness and dual diagnoses.

In addition to her direct service work, Katrina contributes to research and advocacy in suicide prevention. She serves on the advisory panel for Idaho’s SPARC trials and has co-authored articles related to the program. Recognized for her excellence and dedication, she has earned Dean’s List honors at CWI and a Silver Certificate from the National Helpline. Through her professional and academic efforts, Katrina continues to advance her mission of providing compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals in crisis while shaping the future of social work practice.

• Dean's List at CWI

• SPARC trials advisory panel