APPENDIX K CRISIS INTERVENTION RESPONSE TEAM OVERVIEW

from DBHIDS TEC Comprehensive Plan 2023

APPENDIX J

CIRT Co-responder Expansion

1. CIRT pairs mental health professionals with CIRT-trained police officers from the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD). The program has expanded with the formation of the PPD Behavioral Health Unit and is available city-wide during the weekday shift. Further expansion is planned in 2023.

2. CIRT teams respond to behavioral health related police involved incidents with the goal of: a. De-escalating crisis; b. Reducing the use of force, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with behavioral challenges; c. Increasing access to treatment and other services in the community.

3. The program includes CIRT Outreach Teams consisting of Outreach Specialists and Certified Peer Specialist or Recovery Specialists to provide brief solution-focused care coordination and on-site assistance with community linkages and supports after the crisis event has been resolved.

APPENDIX K CRISIS INTERVENTION RESPONSE TEAM OVERVIEW

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APPENDIX J

CIRT Co-responder Expansion

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APPENDIX G

APPENDIX E

APPENDIX D FOCUS GROUP – PEOPLE WHO HAVE PERPETRATED CRIMES

APPENDIX C PROLONGED STRATEGY REPORT

APPENDIX Q

Member Services 888-545-2600

APPENDIX M COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY

APPENDIX L

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DBHIDS TEC Comprehensive Plan 2023