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JUSTICE & MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM

The Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) promotes innovative cross-system collaboration and provides grants directly to states, local governments, and federally recognized Indian tr... ...more

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July 04, 2021•1 min read

“A PATHWAY TO HOPE AND HEALING” presentation by Lt. Siewert

The New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition hosted the seventh edition of “A Pathway to Hope and Healing” on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 via Zoom starting at 7:00pm. ...more

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May 04, 2021•1 min read

Orland Park Police Department Mobile Crisis Response Unit

The Orland Park Police Department’s new Mobile Crisis Response Unit has been formed to ensure that the mental health needs of all residents are met, especially during these uncertain times. ...more

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December 09, 2020•1 min read

Embracing CIT and the One Mind Campaign to Make a Difference

Over the last decade, there has been a growing issue for law enforcement—an increase in the number of contacts between individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and police officers with insuffic... ...more

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August 14, 2018•1 min read

Mental Health First Aid in the Orland Park Police Department

In March 2016, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) launched the One Mind Campaign in response to the growing number and frequency of interactions between police and individuals wi... ...more

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October 12, 2017•1 min read