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Riley County Mental Health expands mobile crisis teams and launches jail‑liaison efforts
Summary
Michael Scalpani of Riley County Mental Health told commissioners the agency expanded mobile crisis response to 24/7 coverage effective Jan. 1, 2026, reported an 84% diversion rate from ERs in late 2025, and has added a jail liaison position and agreements with three county jails to improve continuity of care.
Riley County Mental Health told the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 23 that it has expanded its mobile crisis response and is establishing correctional health collaborations to keep people connected to care.
Michael Scalpani, speaking as a representative of Riley County Mental Health’s community mental health center, said the agency expanded mobile crisis…
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