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Baltimore County describes mobile crisis, co‑responder model and 988 linkage; staff urge follow‑up and family supports
Summary
County presenters described the mobile crisis/co‑responder program, its connection to the 988 rollout and a diversion rate that keeps most calls out of the criminal‑justice system; officers and clinicians emphasized safety, scene management and follow‑up to reduce repeat calls and support families.
Baltimore County presenters reviewed the county’s mobile crisis and co‑responder model and its recent connection to the national 988 crisis line. A county presenter said the goal is to divert people from unnecessary emergency‑room visits and criminal‑justice involvement and to link individuals to ongoing community providers. “We are part of that 98 call center,” a presenter said, describing the county’s integration with the national rollout.
Speakers stressed that co‑response pairs a…
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