California county advances plan for mental health response team, not police, to respond to some 911 callsLaw enforcement in Sacramento County is working to implement the plan.
Sacramento County moves forward with mental health response team in lieu of police for certain 911 callsLonnie Wong reports
Exploring police-free 911 alternatives for mental health crisesAs children, we’re taught, if you’re in crisis, dial 911 and that call will bring you the help you need. But that’s not always how it works for those experiencing a mental health episode.