What if 911 dispatched mental health responders?
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• December 2020
When you call 911, an operator connects you to police, firefighters, or paramedics, depending on your situation. But what about mental health? Police are often left responding to mental health crises, even though they don’t have the time, the training, or the resources to do so. In this inspiring talk, Rep. Leslie Herod explains why need a better solution.