In the 2018-2020 Chatham-Kent Police Service business plan, Chief Gary Conn outlined three pillars of commitment, with improving outcomes with mental health issues as one of them.
Police officials say as part of their commitment, the Chatham-Kent Police Service has several officers on the frontline, also known as their HELP Team, who are trained to provide assistance 24/7 to those in their greatest time of need.
Did you know that the Chatham-Kent Police Service also has a Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) which is comprised of a plain clothed police officer and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Psychiatric Assessment Nurse?
This team is a resource to front line officers who respond to incidents involving persons, over the age of 16, in mental health crisis.
“We are proud of our ongoing partnership with CKPS through the Mobile Crisis Team,” stated Lori Marshall, President and CEO of CKHA, in a press release.
“By sharing our collective expertise and working in tandem with community partners, this initiative ensures that individuals experiencing a mental health crisis receive the appropriate response, care and supports. This highly collaborative partnership shares a common goal of achieving the best possible outcomes for all individuals in our community who experience a mental health crisis.”
For more information regarding the HELP Team or Mobile Crisis Team, visit: https://ckpolice.com/help-team-mobile-crisis-team/
