Posted on 06/30/2021 9:29:07 AM PDT by BenLurkin
The initial contract went into effect in February, one of several programs touted by police and city officials as reducing the city’s reliance on armed police officers in situations where those requesting help would be better served by mental health or other trained professionals.
The Didi Hirsch pilot focuses on 911 calls from people who are “in suicidal crisis or in severe emotional distress,” and is aimed at reducing the number of encounters “between police and persons suffering from a mental health crisis by diverting nonimminent suicide calls” to Didi Hirsh crisis counselors.
Those counselors can offer “de-escalation and assessment,” and connect callers with additional resources and follow-up care programs.
LAPD Capt. Brian Bixler, who helps oversee the program, told the Police Commission on Tuesday that 424 calls have been diverted under the program since February, and 51 people were subsequently connected with follow-up services.
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Probably a good idea. How mant times do we see police sent to a suicide call where they only finish the job?
Fido-u r funny-and right.
I can’t think of many jobs harder emotionally than what those mental health counselors have to deal with each day at the office.
Here’s one: 4 shrinks open up an office and start seeing patients. 6 months later 3 of them are visibly affected. Depressed, put on weight. All that from their work. So the 4th one looks just fine after those 6 months and the others ask what his secret is. Answer: “Simple. I don’t listen”.
Suidide Hotline.
First, do you have a dog?
OK We’ll sent an officer now.
Veterans Administration. Their suicide calls go to voicemail.
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