Halton Regional Police Service
General Information
Service Type
In person crisis services
Program
A program that adds a layer of additional police response to mental health calls and intervention
Two teams join the rotating platoon shifts each day and are specifically available to respond to calls involving people in crisis:
response teams consist of a registered healthcare professional (registered nurse or social worker) coupled with a specially trained uniformed police officer
advocate for the person and families in crisis
ensure mental health assessments are completed
better equipped to provide resources, help and support for everyone involved