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Council approves SAMHSA‑funded behavioral‑health partnership with Hope to Mission to assist police
Summary
Council approved a SAMHSA‑funded program placing licensed clinicians and case managers from Hope to Mission to accompany police during regular business hours for de‑escalation, follow‑up and case management; staff said the city was awarded $757,000 and Hope to Mission will provide monthly outcome reporting tied to grant objectives.
The council voted to approve a SAMHSA grant program that will place licensed clinicians and case managers from Hope to Mission alongside San Fernando police to respond to and follow up on mental‑health calls. Police and staff described the program as a way to reduce repeat mental‑health calls, provide de‑escalation and case management, and build community engagement and…
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