Des Moines, IA launches Crisis Advocacy Response Effort program mental health screening of 911 calls

Des Moines, IA mental health screening of 911 calls

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The city of Des Moines is partnering with mental health professionals to launch the Crisis Advocacy Response Effort (CARE) program. The CARE program allows Broadlawns Medical Center mental health professionals to help dispatchers screen 911 calls and respond to certain calls. The goal of the program is to help prevent situations from escalating and reduce the workload for police.

Healthcare Health & Human Services Emergency Services

Des Moines, IA

Municipality in Iowa

United States

Newsworthy

Mental health professionals join police in 911 response calls

It's called the Crisis Advocacy Response Effort or "CARE" program.

CARE program brings mental health expert to 911 dispatch in Des Moines | weareiowa.com

The Crisis Advocacy Response Effort, or CARE, program is an expanded partnership between Broadlawns Medical Center and the Des Moines Police Department.

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