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The goal of these partnerships is to ensure the safety of all, to respond effectively, and to improve access to services and supports for people with mental illness and I/DD. New & refreshed content flyer to print and share PMHC Toolkit Informational Postcard Take the PMHC Self-Assessment and visit the Learning page to begin. Learn More Introduction Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy A Brief Introduction From Kristen Mahoney Deputy Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance Infographic Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy Learn about the issues and facts related to Police-Mental Health issues Ex: 1 in 5 Americans is affected by mental illness in a given year, only 41% of adults in the U.S. with a MI received services in the past year, up to 10% of calls for service involve someone with a severe mental illness. References Get the Facts People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in the Criminal Justice System View the Infographic Get the Facts Developmental Disabilities versus Mental Health Disabilities View the Infographic Get the Facts Behavioral Health Issues in Jails and Prisons View the Infographic Taking the Call Communities across the U.S. are launching new responses to emergency calls. The Taking the Call national conference brought people together from across the U.S. to explore how jurisdictions are serving as laboratories for innovation to ensure that emergency calls receive the appropriate response. Visit the Taking the Call page to watch session presentations and explore resources . Learning About Police-Mental Health Collaboration Programs Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy This section provides an overview of PMHC programs and addresses: What is a PMHC Program? Benefits of a PMHC Program Types of PMHC Programs The Essential Elements of a PMHC Program View Topic Planning and Implementing a Police-Mental Health Collaboration Program Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy This section provides an overview of planning and implementing a PMHC program in collaboration with key stakeholders by focusing on: The importance of Leadership Working with Stakeholders Designing and Implementing a Program View Topic Training for Police-Mental Health Collaboration Programs Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy This section provides an overview of the necessary training for officers to safely and effectively manage encounters with people with mental illness. It focuses on the following types of training: Crisis Intervention Team Training Mental Health First Aid Training Recruit Academy Training In-Service and Roll-Call Training View Topic Managing Police-Mental Health Collaboration Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy This section provides an overview of the agency functions that play a key role in ensuring the success of the PMHC program including: Policies and Procedures Call Taking and Dispatching Partnership Agreements and Information-Sharing Community-Based Resources View Topic Measuring Police-Mental Health Collaboration Performance Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy This section provides an overview of the types of data agencies should consider collecting to allow for performance measurement and program evaluations. Performance Data for PMHC Programs View Topic Delivering Behavioral Health in Police Mental Health Collaboration Programs Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy This section provides an overview of the role of behavioral health providers when treating and delivering services to people with behavioral health care needs who come in contact with law enforcement. Value for Providers Behavioral Health Care Provider’s Role Leadership and Collaboration Coordinated Practices View Topic Law Enforcement-Mental Health Learning Sites Support jurisdictions in exploring strategies to improve the outcomes of encounters between law enforcement and people who have mental illnesses. Visit Now Contact Police Mental Health Collaboration Please submit questions, policies and training materials that can benefit others for review and consideration. Contact PMHC Focused Tools for Law Enforcement Many communities struggle with the PMHC program design process. Communities are unsure how to design and develop a PMHC program that meets their distinct needs and challenges. One way to increase knowledge of PMHCs, is to review programs that other jurisdictions have developed and tailor those programs to your specific community needs. Law Enforcement agencies interested in expanding their knowledge base, starting, or enhancing a PMHC, can contact The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) or BJA’s Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Provider. BJA supports these urban and rural police departments to act as host-sites to visiting law enforcement agencies and their mental health partners. Arlington (MA) Police Department Bexar County (TX) Sheriff’s Office Harris County (TX) Sheriff’s Department Houston (TX) Police Department Los Angeles (CA) Police Department Madison County (TN) Sheriff’s Office Madison (WI) Police Department Miami-Dade County (FL) Police Department Portland (ME) Police Department Salt Lake City (UT) Police Department Tucson (AZ) Police Department University of Florida Police Department Wichita (KS) Police Department Yavapai County (AZ) Justice & Mental Health Coalition Located across the country, these learning sites represent a diverse cross-section of perspectives and program examples and are...