Crisis Intervention and Diversion Program

• Crisis Response Teams: Establish specialized teams to support law enforcement and paramedics during mental health emergencies.

• 24/7 Crisis Hotlines: Develop dedicated hotlines to guide families, first responders, and professionals in managing mental health crises effectively.

• Diversion Units: Partner with correctional facilities to identify individuals with mental health conditions and redirect them to treatment and rehabilitation programs.

• Behavioral Identification Training: Organize regular training sessions for first responders, police officers, and correctional officers to recognize behavioral cues for mental health crises and manage situations using non-confrontational de-escalation techniques.

• Mental Health Units in Prisons: Advocate for and support the establishment of dedicated mental health units within correctional facilities to identify and manage inmates with mental health conditions.

• Competency Assessments and Alternative Pathways: Collaborate with mental health professionals to conduct competency assessments and promote alternative care pathways for individuals in the justice system.