With the activation of 988 – the Nationwide Suicide and Crisis Line – in July of this year, a new era in American mental health crisis response has arrived. Anyone in the
Learn MoreIt’s a fact: individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders are three to six times more likely to be represented in the criminal justice system than the general population. It’s also
Learn MoreWhat is the community paramedic’s scope of practice? This is a common question – unfortunately, it often receives confusing answers. Even the CDC has outlined a report on community paramedicine that mentions ambiguity in
Learn MoreIndividuals experiencing a mental health crisis can be overwhelmed by law enforcement responses and feel particularly vulnerable. However, outcomes are more favorable when officers are appropriately trained and in partnership with mental
Learn MoreAt the dawn of EMS, ambulances were only paid to transport patients to emergency departments. Unfortunately, this unidimensional model still dominates. However, the pre-hospital environment is no longer “pre-.” It has become
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