Durham, NC is launching crisis response pilot programs for nonviolent mental health 911 calls

Durham, NC crisis response pilot programs mental health 911

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The City of Durham's Community Safety Department and Community Safety & Wellness Task Force is launching four crisis response pilot programs employing clinicians, unarmed responders, and care navigators. The goal of these programs is to provide rapid trauma-informed care specifically to nonviolent behavioral and mental health 911 calls.

Healthcare Health & Human Services Emergency Services Pilot / POC

Durham, NC

Municipality in North Carolina

United States

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The City of Durham is rethinking who shows up to certain 911 calls.

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The event is labeled "Crisis Response in the Bull City" and will feature updates on plans for crisis call diversion, community response teams and care navigation.

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