Pilot program to divert thousands of behavioral crisis calls from police to crisis hotline starts next month in Baltimore
This is a pretty big deal in a City that had put its lion's share of money into policing to answer just about everything
https://wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-pilot-program-divert-non-violent-mental-health-calls-from-911-to-crisis-hotline/36364804
Baltimore Mayor Announces Pilot Program To Direct Some 911 Calls To Mental Health Professionals https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2021/05/07/baltimore-mayor-announces-pilot-program-to-direct-some-911-calls-to-mental-health-professionals/?taid=6095aa594492f900010b8baf&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Want to learn more about reforms, programs and policies the city and its partners are developing to create a better system of care for those with behavioral health needs? RSVP to join an information session on May 18 here: http://tinyurl.com/bhworkshop1 https://twitter.com/justin_fenton/status/1390719416288092162
Baltimore pilot program aims to divert some 911 calls for behavioral health from police, reports @MsHallieMiller https://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-911-diversion-program-20210507-eo5lmnaejvarpk66ugdhzqncfu-story.html
We need systemic changes to ensure true public safety. Not every emergency requires a police response. Was proud to join @MayorBMScott as he launched a 911 diversion program for those experiencing behavioral health crises. @RepKarenBass & I are urging others to adopt this model.
Under a pilot program run by the Baltimore City government and a behavioral health nonprofit, some 911 calls are to be diverted to social workers and clinicians. https://bit.ly/3esC7ic
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Baltimore is home to world-class medical institutions, and we can deliver premier clinical care to residents experiencing behavioral health & substance use crises. I look forward to growing our public health diversion options over time, in partnership with community-based orgs.
Residents will be able to access the program by simply calling 911. Eligible calls will be connected to a trained mental health clinician at the Here2Help line, rather than BPD or EMS. Residents can access the free, confidential Here2Help line 24-hours a day at 410-433-5175.
