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

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Mental health professionals to get some Baltimore 911 calls

"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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Baltimore to direct some 911 calls to mental health professionals

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... 

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

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

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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.

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…

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A major change is coming to Baltimore’s 911 system. Non-violent mental health calls will now go to a crisis hotline.

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Program to allow diversion of mental health calls from 911 to crisis hotline

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 will be run by the city government and a behavioral health nonprofit organization and is set to begin in June.The Baltimore Sun …

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Baltimore's citywide 911 Diversion Pilot, set to start in June, aims to connect callers with the most appropriate resources and responses for their needs.

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Baltimore pilot program aims to divert some 911 calls for behavioral health from police

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