The sheriff’s change in policy is the result of a federal appeals court ruling in July. The appellate decision meant that two ...

The department has a new Crisis Assessment Response Team, a model already used by Milwaukee, West Allis and the Milwaukee ...

The CARES program will be accessed through a 911 call center offering resources to people who need assistance beyond help ...

Nichole Buatala joins Washington County's Mental Health Advisory Council; new crisis telecommunicator position funded.

Austin leaders have asked for a review of city responses to mental health calls. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) A review of ...

On Monday and Tuesday at the state capitol, different groups held demonstrations pushing a similar goal: better mental health ...

A recent study on the consequences of the Gaza conflict highlights the urgent need for a coordinated international response to address the healthcare crisis.The study conducted ...

With alternative response programs showing a higher level of efficacy in peacefully resolving issues, San Jose, for the first time in its history, funded a dedicated TRUST line this year, pumping in ...

Health systems are made up of people who are often members of the same disaster-stricken communities they serve. They respond to climate-related events, but are affected by them too.

Washington County Community Services, in collaboration with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, was awarded the funds to ...

Medical doctors face higher rates of burnout and depression, and are twice as likely to die by suicide compared with the ...