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Wellspace Health CEO talks about Sacramento sheriff's changes to mental health calls


Published on 2025-02-20 03:43:19 - MSN
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  • Madisen Keavy reports on changes to how the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office will respond to mental health calls.

The video from MSN features WellSpace Health CEO Dr. Tom Meuser discussing the Sacramento Sheriff's Office's new approach to handling mental health crisis calls. Previously, these calls were often managed by law enforcement, but now, under the new initiative, mental health professionals are taking the lead. Dr. Meuser explains that this shift aims to provide more appropriate care for individuals in mental health crises, reducing the potential for escalation and ensuring that those in need receive compassionate, specialized attention rather than a law enforcement response. This change reflects a broader movement towards integrating mental health services more effectively into community safety and emergency response systems.

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