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State DHS honors Scott County for coordinated response to mental‑health crises
Summary
The Minnesota Department of Human Services presented Scott County its Circle of Excellence award for the county’s Coordinated Response program, a partnership that pairs social workers with law enforcement to reduce jail contacts and connect people in crisis to services. County and state officials cited reduced law‑enforcement calls and engagement
The Minnesota Department of Human Services presented Scott County a Circle of Excellence award on Feb. 18 for its Coordinated Response program, a law‑enforcement‑partnered model that embeds social workers to respond to and follow up on mental‑health referrals.
Barb Bridal, (Scott County Health and Human Services) described the program’s goals and results, saying officials aimed "to resolve community crisis, connect residents with necessary services, and reduce the need for jail time while fostering strong partnerships with law enforcement." The county launched the program in 2023 with social workers trained in engagement, de‑escalation and resource connection, working with the…
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