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Emergency Dispatchers – 911 & Mental Health Crises

Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D., CRC, NCC

May 02, 2023|Research Posters

The important role 911 plays in behavioral health emergencies has drawn increased national attention in recent years, with new ideas emerging on how call centers and emergency responses can be more effective. But there is a relative lack of information about how call centers manage these emergencies, including how calls are assessed, what dispatch options are available, and how data on calls and outcomes is collected and shared.

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