When someone calls 911 it is usually for police, fire or ambulance service.
Beginning Aug. 1, 2009, mental health crisis teams will be added to the list of emergency 911 responders, where available.
Supporters said there is not one number to call when someone is having a mental health crisis and is in need of help, and that mobile crisis teams can assess a situation and provide cost-effective ways to stabilize the individual, including a referral to mental health centers, clinics or crisis homes. They said a collaboration that now exists in Grand Rapids has resulted in a crisis team and police dispatched for all behavioral health emergency calls.
Rep. Joe Mullery (DFL-Mpls) and Sen. Tom Saxhaug (DFL-Grand Rapids) sponsor the law.
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Turn your key and breathe
House approves ignition interlock bill that would let DWI offenders drive sooner
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Published 4/29/2010
Minnesota Index: Crime and punishment
Figures and statistics on crime in Minnesota.
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Published 3/18/2010
Red River Basin: ‘Here we go again’
Flood-prone communities look to keep their heads above water
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Published 3/4/2010
At Issue: Courts and corrections backing
Public safety finance bill awaits gubernatorial action
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Published 5/15/2009
At Issue: Corrections, courts funding concerns
Omnibus public safety finance bill gets mixed reaction from House
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Published 5/1/2009
At Issue: Sex offenders, courts and corrections
Omnibus public safety policy bill headed to conference committee
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Published 4/24/2009
At Issue: Helping to find missing adults
House vote expected soon on ‘Brandon’s Law’
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Published 4/17/2009
Minnesota Index: Keeping Minnesotans safe
Figures and statistics on the state patrol and fire marshals in Minnesota
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Published 3/20/2009
Minnesota Index: See you in court
Figures and statistics on Minnesota's court system
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Published 2/27/2009
Minnesota Index: 'The Graybar Hotel'
Figures and statistics on Minnesota's prison population
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Published 1/16/2009