Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team

MHST strives to decrease the number of incarcerated mentally ill individuals by acting as an entry point into mental health treatment.

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

Such an amazing show of support at the @safety_justice @pimaarizona collaborative meeting today. So many people coming together to advance justice reform. Great job Kate, Doyle, and everyone at DJS! Thank you to the community for attending @PimaCountyAtty @Tucson_Police

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

One city, one team! Today we were proud to host a cross-city deescalation training with multiple city departments. Getting out of our silos is invaluable. @cityoftucson

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

Such a good time at Public Safety Day! Looking forward to making this an annual tradition. @cityoftucson @Tucson_Police @TucsonFireDept

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

It’s CIT week! Students from law enforcement agencies are here for a week of training w/behavioral health experts, individuals with loved experience, and their families. CIT is a collaboration between Tucson Police, Pima Sheriffs, Pima Justice Services, and Pima Attorneys Office

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

A big thanks to @Tucson_Police Chief Kasmar for speaking to our @CITIntl CIT students from the heart! A huge component of our CIT program is leadership buy in!

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

It’s Crisis Intervention Training week! We have 60 students from 8 different law enforcement agencies around Tucson. Students are learning to peacefully resolve interactions with persons in crisis and the resources our community has. @CITIntl

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

So happy to do community outreach with our @TucsonFireDept TC-3 partners! It’s one of the best parts of our job ❤️

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

We’re so lucky to have a Crisis Center that takes anyone at any time who needs help. Today we’re helping host @montanastate and @BozemanHealth with @ConnectionsAZ1 who are helping build a better crisis system for Montana residents. So great to see such a dedicated team!

[Laura Conover @Conover17L]

Extraordinary morning @ our Crisis Response Center (622-6000): Atlanta City Council, Supervisors, Police Dept, Judges, Mayor's Office, traveled here to see what is possible. Humbled to welcome them to the Old Pueblo. @TPDMentalHealth @DG4DA @JaredforDA @caitlincschmidt

[Tucson Police Dept @Tucson_Police]

🚨 MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT 🚨

Officers are asking for your help in locating 74-year-old Agustin Rios Galaviz. Last seen today in the 5500 block of S. Forgeus Ave. He is 5'9/170lbs. He was driving a grey 2011 Nissan Versa, AZ plate 0BA4CWA.

Please call 911 if he is located.

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

Police departments nationwide are adapting divert/deflect models, but often ask divert to WHAT? Lucky in Tucson to have the CRC! @ConnectionsAZ1 https://t.co/73vfFT7sWo

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

What a great CIT week for Banner hospital security staff! Thank you to BluePaz and @BannerHealth for having us speak!

[Kate Vesely @KateVesely]

Thank you @TPDSgtWinsky @TPDMentalHealth for representing our community yesterday - I'm bummed I was speaking at the same time, but looking forward to catching the stream today!

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

We were so happy to participate in the Hope in the Park event organized by the department’s SURT and HOT teams! Community IS collaboration! @ConnectionsAZ1

[Tucson Police Dept @Tucson_Police]

🚨MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT🚨

Officers out east need your help in locating Angelica Sandoval (72). She was last seen today at noon near a bus stop at Speedway Blvd. & N. Wilmot. She was wearing a colorful shirt, blue jeans & uses a black cane. Please call 911 if she is located.

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

Day 4 of CIT! Our partners NAMI @NAMISouthernAZ give the best, real life experience class of the week. These consumers and their family members give us invaluable insight into living with mental health issues. @PCSafetyJustice @PimaCountyAtty

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

Day 3 of CIT! Law enforcement from across Tucson are learning how to interact with persons suffering from psychosis. Training is key to deescalation and deflection. #rethinkjails @PCSafetyJustice @PimaCountyAtty @PimaSheriff

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

Crisis Intervention Training is back! 56 law enforcement students from 7 different police departments around Tucson are learning deescalation techniques. Students also learn the difficulty of reentering the community from jail/prison. @PCSafetyJustice @PimaCountyAtty @

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

What an amazing time collaborating with @mattheinzmd and @KateVesely on issues surrounding mental health and the justice system. The city and county work together every day to achieve better outcomes.

[Tucson Police Mental Health Support Team @TPDMentalHealth]

Congrats to the @PimaCounty Criminal Justice Reform Unit on their new offices! We work with CJRU and @KateVesely daily to reduce jail bookings and increase treatment alternatives.