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Knoxville Expands Innovative Police-Mental Health Crisis Program

1/30/2025

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In Knoxville, Tennessee, a groundbreaking partnership between the police and the McNabb Center has transformed mental health crisis response since 2020. With over 4,000 calls addressed, the program is expanding from four to six teams, uniting officers and mental health experts to offer compassionate support, steering individuals away from jails and hospitals, and enhancing community well-being.

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Story summary

In Knoxville, Tennessee, a groundbreaking partnership between the police and the McNabb Center has transformed mental health crisis response since 2020. With over 4,000 calls addressed, the program is expanding from four to six teams, uniting officers and mental health experts to offer compassionate support, steering individuals away from jails and hospitals, and enhancing community well-being.