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• Clients can be high utilizers of 911 and their support systems. Long-term consistent solutions <br />will minimize future 911 crisis needs and assist in stabilization. <br />What wraparound linkage services and resources will be provided in the program and how are these <br />consistent with evidence -based practices? <br />Utilizing the Mental Health Professional (MHP) at the scene alongside law enforcement will ensure an <br />immediate and appropriate response. The individual in crisis will be provided the tools needed in a crisis <br />to de-escalate and plan for next steps. The individual will be provided the least restrictive intervention, <br />so long as the safety of the individual, law enforcement, and the MHP is maintained. <br />The model will also be able to access the evaluation of a Crisis & Commitment Services Designated Crisis <br />Responder (DCR) should the situation rise to a level of needing assessment for involuntary detention <br />(psychiatric hospitalization). <br />The co -responder model seeks to increase earlier and more efficient intervention for community <br />members with mental illness who may come into contact with law enforcement. <br />This is consistent with evidence -based practices as it develops a positive and trusting relationship <br />between the law enforcement officers and the mental health professionals involved. This continual <br />partnership will help change the narrative and create a more holistic and sensitive intervention to crises. <br />Staffing the Co -Responder team by utilizing community based behavioral health agencies currently <br />established in South King County will ensure individuals in need will be provided ongoing support by <br />providers who are an integral part of the community and know the needs of individuals and families <br />across the South King County region. Being mindful of collaboration with BIPOC organizations and peer <br />recovery and support organizations will be integral. The greater outreach community is encountering <br />these individuals on a regular basis and often do not always have the skill to disrupt the cycle of <br />untreated mental illness, substance abuse and chronic homelessness. <br />Project Need <br />Vulnerable community members are increasingly not provided the immediate care and attention they <br />need. Often, support is provided through various providers, through the criminal justice system, and <br />frankly too late. Individuals experiencing homelessness, those with cognitive impairments, mental <br />health and addiction struggles, as well as countless other circumstances, need immediate response, <br />support and care. <br />Providing immediate intervention, followed by connection to long term care and services will provide a <br />sustainable model for this Co -Responder program. Often Police and Fire Personnel's role is to intervene <br />immediately, de-escalate and respond appropriately to each scene. Vulnerable community members <br />need the wrap around care to continue beyond that one crisis or call. It will be a collective effort by our <br />community- for our community. This model will be sustainable and will be the long term solution for <br />those who need more support. <br />Prolect Personnel <br />The South King County cities partnering in this effort will utilize their Police Departments to collaborate <br />with the Mental Health Professionals funded by this grant to respond to a significant need for crisis <br />42 <br />