This kind of service should exist in every city

TVderek.bikeOct 6, 2024 7:15pm

Toronto just launched it's non-police crisis response service city wide. it's our 4th 911 service, and it provides support for people experiencing mental health emergencies using a consent-based, client-centered, community lead model, without involving police www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I did this service in Phoenix.

Here’s an article on Baltimore’s program pilot program. It just seems to make so much sense to respond to emergencies with the right expertise! www.wypr.org/show/on-the-...

Hell yeah!!

+1000

Wow. Those of us with large autistic sons know better than to call 911. I wish we had a service like this.

Amen

My city has a Department of Community Care that does this. I hope it becomes a model for everywhere.

So many Americans carry guns that I’m not sure it could be done safely here, sadly

In my Corrupt Small Town, the police shoot first and ask about mental problems afterward. Quite the contrast.

I believe Anchorage has been using this model for close to a year now. It's not foolproof, but I believe it has made a difference.