What is Law Enforcement's Impact?

Today’s Brief:

• A Jail Diversion Program For Moms? (2-Minute Read)

• Well Behavioral Health’s Massive Merger (1-minute read)

• Wheeling’s Crisis Response Efforts (4-minute read)

• The Bonus Brief (3-minute read)

ReMerge, a nonprofit treatment program in Oklahoma, offers mothers facing non-violent criminal charges a chance to break the cycle of addiction. With a focus on long-term support, the program helps mothers achieve sobriety, parenting skills, employment, and more. Partnerships with judges and other agencies contribute to the program's success, with over 200 mothers graduating and reuniting with their children. Judges in Cleveland County are partnering with ReMerge to address the root causes of criminal behavior and improve outcomes for families, aiming to break the generational cycle of addiction and incarceration.

Well Behavioral Health has integrated four mental health programs to enhance care for individuals and families nationwide. With over 30 years of combined experience, the organization aims to provide accessible, high-quality treatment. The integration expands client resources, increases insurance accessibility, and enhances provider collaboration. Dr. Sarah Chipps highlights the holistic care model that addresses multiple diagnoses together. Specializing in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders, services include outpatient therapy, nutrition counseling, and virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs. The official launch occurred on February 3, 2025, with more updates to come. Visit www.wellbh.com for more information on their evidence-based treatment programs.

Julota empowers smarter crisis responses by simplifying and streamlining Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health programs. By integrating hospital, EMS, and social services data into a centralized platform, it enables seamless, secure, and HIPAA-compliant collaboration. Automated reporting ensures compliance, while customizable workflows address community-specific needs. With actionable insights, teams can improve outcomes and secure greater funding, making Julota the only software purpose-built to bridge law enforcement and behavioral health with compassion and efficiency.

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Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger presented the department's Crisis Response Unit to city council, highlighting the use of embedded peers to address mental health and substance abuse issues in the community. The department received a grant of $463,000 to support the Crisis Response Unit, which includes hiring mental health social workers. The unit focuses on crisis intervention training and de-escalation techniques, leading to a reduction in drug-related incidents in the city. The unit has been effective in reducing overdoses, overdose deaths, and drug offenses. Wheeling has received multiple waves of funding from the West Virginia Opioid Settlement Fund to support efforts in battling the opioid crisis.

Alamosa Police Department's Co-Responder Program Praised as Game Changer

The Alamosa Police Department's co-responder program, comprised of mental health professionals working with law enforcement, has been hailed as a game changer for addressing mental health crises in the city.