Tag: Mental Health Crises
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Denver to start crisis intervention program for residents with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new mental health crisis intervention program will soon be established in Denver, aiming to improve emergency services for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The final contract for the initiative, called the START program, was unanimously approved by the Denver City Council on Monday.…
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Council committee talks expanding Denver’s STAR program, replacing police in low-level incidents
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council Safety and Housing Committee discussed expanding the city’s STAR pilot program Wednesday, reevaluating how officials respond to low-risk situations and mental health emergencies. The STAR (Support Team Assisted Response) program sends a team of paramedics and mental health clinicians to respond…