The goal is to reduce the number of people with behavioral health issues in jail, courts & hospital emergency departments, said Shaker Hts. police chief Jeff DeMuth. The program also hopes to reduce repeated police runs to the same home for the same issue.
Shaker Heights Police Chief Jeff DeMuth, MetroHealth Dr. Julia Bruner and Shaker Heights Fire Chief Patrick F. Sweeney talk about the partnership in which MetroHealth will supply the Shaker police and fire departments with a social worker who will help with mental health-related calls. The goal is to keep people having behavioral issues out of the emergency room and jails. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.
First responders are less well equipped to offer permanent solutions when someone threatens suicide or passes out from binge drinking. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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