Mental-health crisis care gets overhaul in Santa Cruz County
More staff and coordination in new 24-hour response
More staff and coordination in new 24-hour response
Civil Grand Jury report outlines problems, offers solutions
Programs would dispatch mental health workers, not police
‘988’ hotline starts, legislators advance money for non-police responses
Dial ‘988’ to start in July, but non-police response remains limited
Independent oversight, use of force policies among key differences
Police reform series: 911 alternatives in Santa Cruz County, East Bay
Police reform series: Non-police responses targeted by Santa Cruz County group