Opening a new community pathway to access crisis intervention and mental health services.
There is a massive societal shift happening in regards to assisting those needing mental health resources, from the traditional use of detainment as the only solution by police to now resolving situations with the use of immediate crisis intervention services. Community organizations are partnering to create new ways to help anyone who is struggling and seeking support, eliminate barriers in rural and underserved areas, and, ultimately, reduce the amount of mentally ill who end up in jail.
Originally aired on May 31, 2023 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point
