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New Zealand is launching 4 mental health co-response teams in 2026, pairing police with mental health pros to handle 111 crisis calls, reducing emergency responses and coercive measures.
New Zealand is launching four mental health co-response teams in Canterbury, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, and Counties Manukau, with $28 million in funding from Budget 2025.
These teams, pairing mental health professionals with police officers, will respond to 111 calls involving mental health crises starting June 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on emergency departments, police custody, and the Mental Health Act.
The initiative addresses concerns that police-only responses can worsen distress for individuals not involved in crimes.
Early pilot data shows reduced use of coercive measures and better follow-up care.
Six additional regions will be announced later, with all teams expected operational by June 30, 2026.
Nueva Zelanda está lanzando 4 equipos de co-respuesta de salud mental en 2026, emparejando a la policía con profesionales de la salud mental para manejar 111 llamadas de crisis, reduciendo las respuestas de emergencia y las medidas coercitivas.