Mental Health Crisis Surge: Funding Needed
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Mental Health Crisis Surge in Susquehanna Valley: Police and Mental Health Experts Push for Funding
The Susquehanna Valley is grappling with a escalating mental health crisis, with police departments and district attorneys urging for increased funding to support co-responders handling crisis calls. The program in Dauphin County saw a staggering 1,200% increase in calls since 2020, with over 17,000 calls handled so far. The approach, involving social workers riding along with police, has proven effective, with only 4% of individuals encountered ending up in the criminal justice system. However, scaling the program statewide requires significant funding boost to meet the growing demand.
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