Law enforcement agencies in Kalamazoo County are working to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the mental health system. That includes training for first responders on how to deal with someone in a mental health crisis.
The long-term goal is to create a countywide system, which would allow mental health clinicians to respond to 911 calls in real time.
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This story is part of the Mental Wellness Project, a solutions-oriented journalism initiative covering mental health issues in southwest Michigan, created by the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative. SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local journalism. For more info visit swmichjournalism.com.