The Ontario government is investing more than $700,000 over two years to support mobile crisis response teams at the OPP detachments in West Parry Sound, the Almaguin Highlands and Bracebridge.
Officials say the funding will enable police to work with trained crisis workers to provide specialized support often needed when interacting with people experiencing a mental-health crisis.
“Our government is taking decisive action to protect Ontario by ensuring police have the tools, resources, and partnerships they need to keep our communities safe,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “Through this grant, we are equipping police services with the means to strengthen Mobile Crisis Response Teams—made up of police and crisis workers—who are uniquely positioned to respond to people experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, de-escalating situations that could threaten public safety while connecting vulnerable individuals with the support they need.”
Over the next two years, 36 police services and OPP detachments will be receiving $9 million to increase the capacity of their mobile crisis response units.
