Mental health professionals to get some Baltimore 911 calls

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Baltimore officials will soon begin sending some 911 calls to mental health professionals instead of police.

Published 2 years ago · Baltimore, United States

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Baltimore to direct some 911 calls to mental health professionals

"I think it is very clear that the status quo for public safety in this city and across this country is not working," the mayor said.

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Mental health professionals to get some Baltimore 911 calls

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Baltimore Mayor Announces Pilot Program To Direct Some 911 Calls To Mental Health Professionals

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced a pilot program Friday that would direct some 911 calls to mental health professionals rather than police.Scott said 13,00 calls are received yearly for behavioral health issues. Mayor Scott announces pilot program to direct some 911 calls that would have gone to police—to mental health professionals instead. He says 13,000 calls are received yearly for behavioral health issues. @wjz— Mik…

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Mental health professionals to get some Baltimore 911 calls

Baltimore officials will soon begin sending some 911 calls to mental health professionals instead of police

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Thousands of people call Baltimore 911 every year seeking help during a mental health crisis. Now, operators will direct them to trained specialists.

"I think it is very clear that the status quo for public safety in this city and across this country is not working," the mayor said.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Mental health professionals to get some Baltimore 911 calls

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore officials will soon begin sending some 911 calls to mental health professionals instead of police.Mayor Brandon Scott announced details of the pilot program Friday, noting that it will connect people to the care they need and allow police to focus on combating violence.The 911 diversion pilot run by the city government and a behavioral health nonprofit organization is set to begin in June.The Baltimore Sun reports that…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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