Mental Health Response Program in Chicago Expands
Chicago is increasing the number of mental health crisis response teams operating in the city.
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Indianapolis Launches Unified Response Team for Mental Health Crisis Calls
Indianapolis is rolling out a new approach to handling calls involving people having mental health crises with the launch of a unified response team.
VT EMS Providers Adding Sensory Bags to Ambulances
Barre and Montpelier fire departments have added sensory bags to their gear so firefighters and EMTs can better serve individuals in crisis.
King County (WA) Expands Mobile Teams That Bring Care to People in Crisis
King County will soon launch an expanded, streamlined mobile crisis team program, designed to provide emergency mental health care throughout the county in two hours…
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It’s Not the Calls: First Responder Mental Health and Organizational Leadership
Watch Now! Dena Ali examines how mental health challenges among first responders goes beyond mitigating exposure to traumatic events.
Jersey City (NJ) to Pair Mental Health Workers with Police
Jersey City will be participate in the ARRIVE Together program, a program designed to deescalate encounters between police and citizens.
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During an investigation over missing drugs, the polygraph examiner simply asked, "How are you today?" and he replied, "Fine."
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It takes a team approach to support mental health.
EMS Research Podcast: Mental Health Research and Application in EMS
Bram Duffee, PhD, speaks to Jacqueline O'Hagan and Joseph Brigandi.
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Kori White was 34 years old and been involved in emergency services since she was 19.
Burned Out from EMS? Here’s How to Get Out of That Funk
Days can blur together when you work in EMS. Here's how you can stop feeling so burned out.
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Tennessee is doing its part to address first responder mental health head-on.