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Tulsa highlights co‑response teams, TFT CARES and overdose response as public safety priorities
Summary
City and TFD presenters described co‑response teams (ART1 and ART2), TFT CARES case‑management work and an overdose response program that uses harm‑reduction kits and peer support; presenters said follow‑up case management and coordination reduced 9‑1‑1 usage and improved outcomes for clients.
City and public safety officials told the council they are expanding co‑response and community assistance models to address behavioral health crises, reduce repeated 9‑1‑1 use and connect people to services.
Speakers described ART 1 as a co‑response unit pairing a firefighter/paramedic and a COPES clinician from Family & Children’s Services to respond to mental and behavioral health calls and coordinate rapid follow‑up.…
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