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Deirdra Assey

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Police-Mental Health Collaborations: Implementing Effective Law Enforcement Responses for People Who Have Mental Health Needs

This handbook is designed to guide project coordinators through the process of planning, implementing, and continuously improving law…

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Tips for Successfully Implementing a 911 Dispatch Diversion Program

This brief outlines four tips for successfully implementing 911 dispatch diversion in a community.

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How to Use 988 to Respond to Behavioral Health Crisis Calls

This brief highlights important facts about the new dedicated crisis line and offers tips to help communities prepare…

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Addressing Misconceptions about Mental Health and Violence

This brief addresses common misconceptions about the relationship between mental health and violence, presents important information about risk…

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