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A mobile crisis program: collaboration between emergency psychiatric services and police
J J Zealberg1, S D Christie, J A Puckett
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston 29425.
Hospital & Community Psychiatry
|June 1, 1992
Summary
This mobile crisis program links mental health professionals and police to provide emergency psychiatric services and training. Collaboration between law enforcement and mental health services saves lives and benefits the community.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
- Emergency Services
Background:
- Established in 1987 in Charleston, South Carolina.
- A collaborative initiative involving a mental health center, university, and police department.
- Aims to provide community-based emergency psychiatric care and crisis intervention training for psychiatric residents.
Observation:
- Mental health staff consult with police, and police provide security in specific scenarios.
- Details the development of police collaboration and key program features.
- Highlights the mutual benefits and life-saving potential of inter-agency cooperation.
Findings:
- The program successfully integrates mental health expertise with law enforcement.
- Demonstrates effective crisis intervention strategies through collaborative efforts.
- Case studies illustrate positive outcomes of the integrated approach.
Implications:
- This model offers a framework for enhancing emergency psychiatric response systems.
- Suggests that police-mental health partnerships can improve patient outcomes and community safety.
- Underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing psychiatric emergencies.