The co-responder model involves pairing law enforcement officers with mental health clinicians to serve their communities better. There are several different variations of these models used in communities, one being the rural
Learn MoreMobile integrated healthcare-community paramedicine (MIH-CP) is fueled by community involvement and collaboration. This intermeshed framework highlights the importance of stakeholder meetings for MIH-CP programs. MIH-CP cannot survive without strong partners. Just like large
Learn MoreLaw Enforcement, Mental Health Workers, or Both? To many people, it seems that with every passing year, there are more and more problems that law enforcement has placed on their shoulders. Handling
Learn MoreAcross the USA, the 911 utilization rate has been increasing. Unfortunately, resources haven’t grown at the rate needed to meet the demand. There was a time when people thought 911 was rarely
Learn MoreHaving police officers arrive alone at a behavioral health crisis scene is like having a pizza delivery person arrive without the pizza. That’s why implementing a co-responder program is so important: the
Learn MoreEveryone wants their mobile integrated healthcare community paramedic program to grow into a stable ecosystem. Today, we’ll discuss seven helpful tips to strengthen any mobile integrated healthcare program. Sometimes, just veering off
Learn MoreA vital aspect of community paramedicine is nurturing relationships. How do you foster these partnerships? How do you effectively explain community paramedicine to your community partners? Mobile integrated healthcare-community paramedicine is a
Learn MoreNot all Co-Responder Programs are created equal. Though the model is defined as the pairing mental health and law enforcement who jointly respond to behavioral health crises, the models vary in their
Learn MoreThe definition of mobile integrated healthcare-community paramedicine (MIH-CP) often means different things to different people. However, to succeed with MIH-CP, there must be a clear understanding of what the program is designed
Learn MoreCo-responder programs team mental health and substance abuse professionals with law enforcement officers. Together, these teams manage the community’s responsibility for mental or behavioral health crisis calls. While co-responder models are gaining
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