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Don't send the cops when a therapist is needed!

 https://www.kotatv.com/2021/07/09/therapists-not-police-other-cities-look-program-911-response/

 

In six months, the STAR program has responded to 1,300 calls and never needed to ask for backup from a police officer.

“Just being able to think on your feet and creatively solve those problems and, you know, being non-judgmental and friendly and supplying people with a bottle of water goes a long way,” said Carleigh Sailon, STAR operations manager.

Jones was surprised how well it works to free up first responders for other calls and how much STAR employees enjoy their work. She said she learned Denver’s other emergency responders - police, fire, EMS - were in favor of the program as well.

 

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Plus, I don't think there is such a thing as suicide-by-therapist.

 

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