January 2025 – Page 62 – The TrUtopia Foundation

Why Montgomery County’s police department is focusing on mental health

Montgomery County police say they’re getting better at identifying officers who are struggling with mental health issues, and with providing access to mental health care.

‘Raise the bar’: Commissioners look to push mental health services in 2025

Both Community Corrections and the jail deal with a lot of people suffering from childhood trauma, situational crises, drug and alcohol abuse and mental illness.

Hochul unveils vague plan to tackle NYC mental health crisis as…

Report criticizes Oklahoma’s handling of those with a mental health crisis

A federal report released Friday slams the state, Oklahoma City and its police department for how the entities deal with people experiencing mental health issues.

Bois Forte Chair Cathy Chavers resigns to focus on her mental health

The chair of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa is stepping after two four-year terms leading the tribe. Bois Forte is located southwest of Ely, Minn.

County launches 24-hour mobile mental health service

The Mobile Crisis Response Team offers 24-hour phone services in Spanish and English for residents experiencing a mental health crisis. Teams can also respond in person. County officials said they expect the program to reduce the number of emergency room visits and law enforcement interventions.

New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violence on subway

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment, following a series of…

New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violent subway crimes

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment.

‘Feel It All’ film screening celebrates mental health

Living in a mountain town is often associated with reduced stress and a better quality of life closer to nature. But that also can also mask the mental health struggles of many residents. Drew Peterson, a professional skier, film director, and public speaker, is working to raise awareness of these challenges in the Mountain West, […]