Ontario Adding Mental Health Workers to OPP Communications Centres
Author: Ontario Solicitor General
Description:
The Ontario government is investing $8.4 million over three years in a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crisis Call Diversion Program. This program will help police offer the most appropriate response to calls from individuals experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, which may include diversion to appropriate mental health services. This investment is part of the 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy.
Published in: Ontario News Room
Publication Date: June 22, 2021
Country: Canada
Language: English
Type: Media Release/Announcement