/tags/crisis-intervention Crisis Intervention en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:57:33 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-23/missouri-crisis-hotline-response-treatment-lacking The federal government debuted the 988 mental health crisis hotline in 2022. While Missouri answers more than 9 out of 10 calls, a report finds the state needs more follow-up care. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:57:33 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-23/missouri-crisis-hotline-response-treatment-lacking Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2022-08-19/missouri-mental-crisis-calls-go-up-during-988-hotlines-first-month During the first month of a national mental health crisis line, calls to Missouri mental health centers have gone up 30%, state officials said. The three-digit 988 line routes all calls to suicide prevention hotline crisis centers. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:44:35 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-08-19/missouri-mental-crisis-calls-go-up-during-988-hotlines-first-month Sarah Fentem /government-politics-issues/2021-06-18/crisis-care-beyond-cops-illinois-envisions-a-new-way-of-responding-to-those-in-mental-distress During a pandemic that led many to grapple with grief, distress and isolation – and civil rights uprising against police brutality and systemic racism – a lack of support for those suffering from mental health distress became increasingly evident. There is a growing movement to create a mental health crisis response that doesn’t solely rely on police. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:17:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-06-18/crisis-care-beyond-cops-illinois-envisions-a-new-way-of-responding-to-those-in-mental-distress Mary Hansen /government-politics-issues/2021-06-03/illinois-begins-to-build-mental-health-emergency-response-system Renee Watts describes her younger brother – Stephon – as nerdy and God-fearing. “He enjoyed talking to anyone who would listen about computer games,... Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:23:32 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-06-03/illinois-begins-to-build-mental-health-emergency-response-system Mary Hansen /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-11-16/police-regularly-called-on-social-workers-for-help-in-early-1980s-st-louis Amy Hilgemann remembers the job she had in the early 1980s as among the most fulfilling work she ever did. At the time, she directed Crisis Intervention Services, a collaboration with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Officers were empowered to hand off certain situations to a dedicated group of six social workers, including Hilgemann, whom they could call on seven days a week. The program got some rave reviews. But when the initial funding stream ran out, it ended. Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:32:06 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-11-16/police-regularly-called-on-social-workers-for-help-in-early-1980s-st-louis Evie Hemphill /government-politics-issues/2015-04-23/what-options-do-police-have-when-interacting-with-those-with-mental-health-issues Do police do enough to de-escalate encounters with people who may be mentally ill? Why do police use guns against a person with possible mental health… Thu, 23 Apr 2015 22:15:49 GMT /government-politics-issues/2015-04-23/what-options-do-police-have-when-interacting-with-those-with-mental-health-issues /health-science-environment/2014-09-23/five-more-questions-with-sgt-jeremy-romo-on-st-louis-mental-health-officers Along with mental health advocates and law enforcement officials, St. Louis County Police Sergeant Jeremy Romo coordinates the St. Louis-Area Crisis… Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:16:13 GMT /health-science-environment/2014-09-23/five-more-questions-with-sgt-jeremy-romo-on-st-louis-mental-health-officers /government-politics-issues/2011-06-01/cool-heads-prevail-in-an-increasing-number-of-police-standoffs This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 1, 2011 - Members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department faced a tension-filled standoff a… Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:31:47 GMT /government-politics-issues/2011-06-01/cool-heads-prevail-in-an-increasing-number-of-police-standoffs Robert Joiner