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  • Public Health
  • Criminal Justice Reform
  • Mental Healthcare

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  • The U.S. criminal justice system frequently serves as the primary responder for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
  • This reliance on law enforcement for mental and behavioral health crises stems from a lack of alternative options.
  • Consequently, prisons disproportionately house individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.

Approach:

  • This review examines community-based mobile crisis response programs implemented in various U.S. cities.
  • The study analyzes alternative crisis response models that utilize mental health professionals instead of police.
  • Data from enacted programs across the country were assessed.

Key Points:

  • Community-based crisis response teams are more effective than law enforcement-led responses.
  • These alternative models demonstrate greater efficiency in addressing mental and behavioral health crises.
  • Mobile crisis teams provide a safer approach for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.

Conclusions:

  • Current crisis response systems heavily rely on law enforcement, often with negative consequences.
  • Community-based mobile crisis response teams offer a superior alternative, prioritizing mental health expertise.
  • Establishing these community-based teams as the national standard is recommended for improved public health and safety.