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More funding for program to de-escalate mental health crises
Clip: 2/8/2023 | 4m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
Program pairs mental health professionals with law enforcement officers
A program that Gov. Phil Murphy says has already saved lives is to be expanded to dozens of towns throughout the state. “ARRIVE Together” pairs a mental health professional with a law enforcement officer when mental health crisis calls are being responded to. The goal is to de-escalate the crisis, avoid the use of force and get help for the person who needs it.
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More funding for program to de-escalate mental health crises
Clip: 2/8/2023 | 4m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
A program that Gov. Phil Murphy says has already saved lives is to be expanded to dozens of towns throughout the state. “ARRIVE Together” pairs a mental health professional with a law enforcement officer when mental health crisis calls are being responded to. The goal is to de-escalate the crisis, avoid the use of force and get help for the person who needs it.
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