San Antonio expands mental health program SA CORE, offering 24/7 service with a team of police, paramedic, and clinician, addressing 32,500 mental health calls in 2021.

San Antonio's mental health program, SA CORE, expands after successful pilot phase, offering 24/7 service from July 1 with a team of police officer, paramedic, and clinician. City allocates $7.2m for expansion, addressing the high number of mental health calls (32,500 in 2021) to 911. Further expansion possibilities are discussed, though full coverage of mental health calls may be unattainable.

May 25, 2024
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