This session will explore how law enforcement officers and mental health clinicians can work together to provide the best response to individuals experiencing mental health crises. We will identify barriers to effective collaboration including divergent perspectives and system issues, and then discuss strategies for reducing those barriers to improve outcomes. Presenters will also share information about Madison Police Department’s Mental Health Unit.
Learning Objectives:
1) Identify law enforcement and mental health points of intersection and clarify roles and objectives.
2) Explore barriers to effective collaboration and identify strategies to improve.
3) Explore Madison Police Department's Mental Health Unit as a model of MH/LE partnership.