Transforming Community Care Through the Behavioral Health Unit

Improving quality of life is a goal in both healthcare and policing.  ChristianaCare and the New Castle County Division of Police are working together to change lives in our community. The collaboration is called the Behavioral Health Unit, a groundbreaking partnership that pairs officers with social workers to transform crisis response. When 911 calls with mental health components come in, these specialized teams respond together. Officers ensure safety while social workers conduct comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate care possibilities beyond the limited options of jail or emergency rooms.On this episode of For the Love of Health, New Castle County Division of Police Corporal Colleen Kearns and ChristianaCare Social Worker Delilah Colon describe the issues that led to the formation of the Unit, share facts and statistics about the people and families the program has impacted, and look forward to how this partnership is serving as a template for the future of policing around the state.LinksHero Help – New Castle County Division of Police Addiction & Behavioral Health UnitWilmington Police Partners in Care ProgramNewark Police Department Behavioral Health UnitDelaware Public Media, 2020: ChristianaCare to staff New Castle Co. Police Behavioral Health UnitThanks for listening and subscribing! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.