Sacramento Sheriff's New Policy Raises Questions About Crisis Response and Mental Health Support
2025-02-20
MSN
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department has shifted its approach to mental health calls, opting not to respond to non-criminal incidents. As a result, the spotlight is on the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, operated by WellSpace Health in Sacramento and 31 other California counties. This change underscores the importance of crisis intervention and mental health services, including emergency response and suicide prevention. With the new policy in place, concerns about crisis response and access to mental health support remain. The role of organizations like WellSpace Health in providing critical services has become even more crucial.
