Grand County explores EMS-based crisis co-responder program; Foundation and towns signal support
Staff proposed an EMS-based crisis co-responder model pairing an EMS clinician and behavioral health clinician to respond to behavioral-health 911 calls. Estimated full 24/7 staffing costs: $650K–$700K per year with ~ $125K startup; the Grand Foundation signaled funding interest and staff will pursue grants and town buy-in.
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Grand County EMS proposed establishing a crisis co-responder program that pairs an EMS provider (with extra crisis-response training) and a licensed behavioral-health clinician to respond together to behavioral-health-involved 9-1-1 calls.
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