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Chicago Mental Health Crisis Pilot Promising, Small — and Still …

(1 days ago) WebThis article was originally published by Bloomberg News on October 19, 2022. A Chicago pilot program that dispatches mental health clinicians and emergency …

https://mmhpi.org/topics/in-the-news/chicago-mental-health-crisis-pilot-promising-small-and-still-using-police/

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Chicago police reform: Mental health clinicians will start …

(9 days ago) WebFor the first time in Chicago, some 911 calls for mental health emergencies won’t be answered by police officers but by mental health professionals paired with …

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2021/7/13/22573899/mental-health-first-responder-police-alternative-response-lightfoot-crisis-response-care-911-cpd

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Mental Health Resources - Chicago FOP

(Just Now) WebAll members of our staff specialize in working with police personnel and their families. In order to maintain privacy and confidentiality, we are located in our own standalone building in the West Loop with plenty of available …

https://www.chicagofop.org/resources/mental-health-resources

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Law enforcement leaders eye therapy dogs as potential

(7 days ago) WebRecently published research also suggests that an officer’s mental health may be linked to their risk of on-duty misconduct.. The Illinois Law Enforcement …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/19/law-enforcement-leaders-eye-therapy-dogs-as-potential-boost-to-officer-mental-health/

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Programs Mental Health Wellness - City of Chicago

(Just Now) WebCHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) today marked the completion of the City’s 90-day police reforms with the launch of two new …

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/mayor/Press%20Room/Press%20Releases/2020/September/ProgramsMentalHealthWellness.pdf

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Everyday police work during mental health encounters: A …

(3 days ago) WebUnfortunately, in the years preceding and during the study period, community mental health services in Chicago consistently shrank. Continued research is required, however, in …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6295210/

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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHWA) …

(8 days ago) WebThe Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (LEMHWA) was signed into law in January 2018, recognizing that law enforcement agencies need and deserve …

https://cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwaresources

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Crisis team helps majority of mental health calls without …

(5 days ago) WebThe FACT team recently renewed their funding for next year and hope to expand the service area and have calls diverted to them from 911. For those needing …

https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-north-side-mental-health-crisis-response-team-fact/

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A guide to programs for mental health and police response

(7 days ago) WebBy Robert Tornabene. Events involving law enforcement interactions with people in crisis have led to the deaths of those individuals. Data suggests that when …

https://www.police1.com/chiefs-sheriffs/articles/persons-in-mental-health-crisis-a-primer-for-police-response-A0ZXruNf6DaNLzlR/

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Blue H.E.L.P. - Honoring the Service of Police Officers Who Died by …

(1 days ago) WebIt is the mission of Blue H.E.L.P. to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledge the …

https://bluehelp.org/

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Illinois Begins To Build Mental Health Emergency Response System

(4 days ago) WebA crisis response system will take time to build in Illinois, but at least some of the timeline is in place. IDHS is working on implementation of the 988 system by July …

https://www.nprillinois.org/statehouse/2021-06-02/illinois-begins-to-build-mental-health-emergency-response-system

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First Responders Wellness Center - Therapy for Police

(6 days ago) WebFirst Responder Mental Health, PTSD and Trauma awareness. Wellness Programs per SAFE-T Act. Crisis Intervention Team training . Public Media & Civil Unrest Resiliency.

https://www.firstresponderswellnesscenter.com/

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LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT …

(9 days ago) WebThe Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program funds are used to improve the delivery of and access to mental …

https://cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwa

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Chicago Cops Could Decline Excessive Hours Under Proposed …

(4 days ago) WebPublished July 20, 2022 • Updated on July 20, 2022 at 9:45 am. With the police department facing a mental health crisis, Ald. Anthony Napolitano is pushing an ordinance that …

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-cops-could-decline-excessive-hours-under-proposed-ordinance/2886446/

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Press Releases Newsroom - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois

(Just Now) WebThe funding is part of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program, which supports suicide prevention programs, training and …

https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-duckworth-announce-federal-grants-for-chicago-and-quincy-police-departments-to-support-mental-health-services

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Special Order S04-20 RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO …

(6 days ago) WebH. states the immunity provision of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code [405 ILCS 5/6-103(d) and the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act [430 ILCS …

https://home.chicagopolice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/S04-20-Recognizing-and-Responding-to-Individuals-in-Crisis-DRAFT.pdf

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The Chicago Police Department's FY21 Connect and Protect: Law

(8 days ago) WebThe Chicago Police Department (CPD) and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Chicago seek funding for our collaborative Clinical Support Program, …

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/awards/15pbja-21-gg-04315-ment

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City of Chicago :: Mayor Lightfoot Releases First-Ever …

(4 days ago) WebCHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today released the City of Chicago’s first-ever comprehensive violence reduction plan that will guide public safety initiatives …

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2020/september/ComprehensiveViolenceReductionPlan.html

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Bank the Blue Provides Life-Saving Mental Health Services for Law

(Just Now) WebHe grew up in a law enforcement family and had seen firsthand the stigma associated with police officers asking for help from their own agencies. “On New Year’s …

https://losspreventionmedia.com/bank-the-blue-provides-life-saving-mental-health-services-for-law-enforcement/

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Illinois House OK's emergency responder benefits expansion

(5 days ago) WebLawmakers approve a measure that would make mental health professionals who get sent on emergency calls alongside law enforcement eligible for …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/illinois-house-oks-measure-to-give-mental-health-workers-called-to-emergencies-the-same-benefits-as-other-first-responders/

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Chicago Begins Push to Reopen Mental Health Clinics

(2 days ago) WebDuring a hearing on the signature plank of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s progressive public-safety platform, a proposal to reopen the city’s mental health clinics …

https://www.ncja.org/crimeandjusticenews/chicago-begins-push-to-reopen-mental-health-clinics

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Law enforcement leaders eye therapy dogs as potential boost to …

(4 days ago) WebLaw enforcement leaders eye therapy dogs as potential boost to officer mental health 5/19/2024 4:10 AM chicagotribune; ⏱ Reading Time: 114 sec. here;

https://headtopics.com/us/law-enforcement-leaders-eye-therapy-dogs-as-potential-boost-52818482

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Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Public Safety Sector

(7 days ago) WebBecause mental health issues among public safety workers is a growing concern, the NORA Public Safety Sector Council held a meeting with experts across the …

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2024/05/09/mental-health-public-safety-sector/

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Cops Should Not Respond To Mental Health - Block Club Chicago

(9 days ago) WebCHICAGO — National experts who have overseen successful mental health emergency programs urged Chicago to push forward a long-stalled proposal to divert …

https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/07/25/treatment-not-trauma-mental-health-emergency-program-should-not-include-cops-experts-say/

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Man, 34, dies after rescue from Lake Michigan, police say

(1 days ago) WebMay 18, 2024 at 8:57 p.m. A 34-year-old man has died after he was rescued from Lake Michigan Saturday evening, according to Chicago police. Marine unit …

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/05/18/man-34-dies-after-rescue-near-31st-street-beach-police-say/

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Problem Solvers Caucus Backs Bipartisan Bill to Invest in Law …

(3 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of National Police Week, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus highlighted their endorsement of H.R. 3184, the Invest to …

https://problemsolverscaucus.house.gov/media/press-releases/problem-solvers-caucus-backs-bipartisan-bill-to-invest-in-law-enforcement

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FDLE hosts first-of-its-kind mental health training for clinicians to

(8 days ago) WebThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement is hosting a first of its kind training at no-cost for mental health clinicians to help them better understand and …

https://cbs12.com/news/local/fdle-hosts-first-of-its-kind-mental-health-training-for-clinicians-to-aid-law-enforcement

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City of Chicago :: Mayor Lightfoot and CPD Announce Completion …

(2 days ago) WebCHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Police Department (CPD) today marked the completion of the City’s 90-day police reforms with the launch of …

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2020/september/90DayReformsMentalHealthPrograms.html

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Police Week: Harrisonburg Police captain talks law enforcement …

(6 days ago) WebStarting May 27th, WHSV’s Mike Staley will take a closer look at mental health issues among first responders, both around the nation, and in the valley. As National Police …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/police-week-harrisonburg-police-captain-talks-law-enforcement-mental-health-resources/ar-BB1mBpKN

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Mental Health Reform Law - KCRG

(4 days ago) WebIowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law Wednesday to overhaul Iowa’s mental health system to include substance abuse and consolidate the mental health …

https://www.kcrg.com/2024/05/15/live-gov-reynolds-sign-mental-health-bill/

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Ask the Expert: Collaborative Approaches to Providing Mental …

(5 days ago) WebThis session of the Ask the Expert webinar series will be led by representatives from the Salt Lake City Police Department and will focus on their Community …

https://www.ojp.gov/events/ask-expert-collaborative-approaches-providing-mental-health-and-law-enforcement-services

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DEA Releases 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment

(5 days ago) WebWASHINGTON – Today, DEA Administrator Anne Milgram announced the release of the 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), DEA’s comprehensive …

https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2024/05/09/dea-releases-2024-national-drug-threat-assessment

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Family members of Lewiston shooter call for more action on …

(3 days ago) WebIn emotional testimony before the commission investigating the tragedy, family members of Lewiston shooter Robert Carr called on law enforcement, the media, the …

https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/05/17/lewiston-shooting-robert-carr-family-testimony

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Law enforcement, mental health experts say Mount Horeb school …

(7 days ago) WebLaw enforcement, mental health experts say Mount Horeb school shooting was difficult situation with few easy answers. If you or someone you know is dealing with …

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/05/14/experts-grapple-with-difficult-decisions-in-mount-horeb-school-shooting/73631703007/

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