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At the Intersection of Public Health & Public Safety: 7 Crisis Response Models

Brianna O'Steen, Ph.D.  | 23 March 2022  |  < 1 minute read

A set of blue stairs with four steps. Standing on the top step is a black woman with shoulder-length light brown hair wearing a purple shirt and black pants. The woman on the top step has her hand extended and is helping the individual on the third step. The individual on the third step is a white male with short black hair wearing a blue shirt and black pants. The man on the third step has his hand extended and is helping the individual on the second step. The individual on the second step is a black male with short black hair wearing a peach colored shirt and light blue pants. The man on the Second Step has his hand extended and is helping the individual on the first step. The individual on the first step is a white woman with long red hair wearing a white shirt and black pants. The woman is in the process of bullies stepping on to the first step by removing her foot from the floor

 Seven Unique Responses to Individuals in Crisis

Municipalities around the world are leveraging innovative programs to meet their communities’ mental and behavioral health needs. These programs are as varied as the communities they serve and span seven distinct categories:

  • Crisis intervention team (CIT)
  • Officer notification and flagging systems
  • Co-responder team
  • EMS and ambulance-based responses
  • Mobile crisis team (MCT)
  • Case management service
  • Train support people/community-led response

Learn more about each model type, including the types of responders, unique models characteristics, and example municipalities, by filling out the form and downloading the white paper today.

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