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Transforming Mental Health Support: What's Changing and Why
The Biggest Behavioral Health and Law Enforcement Wins Heading Out of March 2025
Welcome to week 12 of Badges and Behavioral Health, where we spotlight innovative solutions and pressing challenges at the intersection of public safety and mental health.
As we leave March behind, we’ll share three stories and a Bonus Brief from the month with a focus on communities adapting to meet behavioral health needs with compassion and collaboration.
From new facilities and integrated response teams to technology-driven care, each story offers a unique lens into this evolving landscape.
Also, don’t miss our featured video, offering a powerful perspective on the importance of mental health support in crisis situations:
Today’s Brief:
Featured Video: River Valley Behavioral Health (5-minute watch)
Henry Ford Addresses Behavioral Health Gaps (7-minuite read)
Expanding Crisis Response With Vermont Care Partners (4-minute read)
Mesa County Behavioral Health’s Big Challenge (1-minute read)
Bonus Brief! (2-minute read)
Featured Video:
Henry Ford Health has opened a new state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan, addressing critical needs in behavioral health. The 192-bed facility offers compassionate care for adolescents, adults, and older adults facing acute behavioral health challenges. It accommodates a wide range of mental health treatment options, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and evidence-based practices.
Vermont is expanding mental health and crisis services to better support communities, especially in rural areas like the Northeast Kingdom. With a growing number of 911 calls tied to mental health or social issues, traditional first responders—EMS and law enforcement—are under increasing pressure. To meet these challenges, the state is developing a comprehensive Crisis Continuum of Care through Vermont Care Partners and various state agencies.
New initiatives include the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, round-the-clock mobile crisis teams, embedded mental health professionals with state police, and community-based urgent care programs such as the Front Porch in Newport. These efforts aim to provide compassionate, timely support while reducing hospital visits and police involvement. By addressing underlying social factors like housing, food access, and healthcare, the goal is to foster healthier, more resilient communities.
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Mesa County Behavioral Health is facing challenges with the closure of West Springs Hospital, a key behavioral health clinic in the Grand Valley. The organization works closely with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office’s co-response team, which pairs deputies with health officials to provide comprehensive care to individuals in crisis.
Bonus Brief
Mend's new Measurement-Based Care solution enhances patient engagement and provides real-time insights to empower providers in making informed decisions for personalized care.
Thank you for reading this issue of Badges and Behavioral Health. We hope these articles have provided valuable insights into the intersection of law enforcement and behavioral health. Stay tuned for our next issue!
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