11.B.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 07/02/2024
- From:
- Shannon Anderson, Senior Deputy City Manager
TITLE
Sharing of Information About Crisis Mobile Services
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
This presentation is for informational purposes only.
Executive Summary:
The Flagstaff Police Department and Care 1st, the Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority, will provide information about how crisis mobile services are requested and what services are provided in the City of Flagstaff.
Information:
The City of Flagstaff implemented the CARE unit three years ago to assist the Flagstaff Police Department and Flagstaff Fire Department with substance use and mental health related calls for service. When an individual calls 9-1-1 and they are experiencing a mental health crisis the Police Emergency Communications Specialist will determine if the call will be referred to the crisis line or the crisis mobile unit based on the situation. Currently in Coconino County, including the City of Flagstaff, Terros is the responding agency that provides this mobile crisis unit when there is an identified need. As the Regional Behavioral Health Authority, Care 1st, has identified a benefit to having another mobile crisis unit in Coconino County and they will provide information to City Council on their plans to implement this additional crisis unit.