Mental Health Crisis Response Funding (COEPS and FACT Team)
Summary
Nearly $320,000 was finalized to support the Mobile Crisis Response Team, which sends mental-health-focused responders instead of police where appropriate.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
$319,867 from fund balance.
Residents in behavioral health crises get a specialized response.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Budget & Special Projects Committee - Jun 3, 2026
The small budget committee recommends funding a new forensic mental health team with about $400,000 in opioid-settlement dollars for three years, while continuing to monitor funding for the embedded COEPS 911 program. Councilors flagged survey data showing residents feel mental health services are badly lacking.
Council (Regular) - Jan 14, 2026
Nearly $320,000 was finalized to support the Mobile Crisis Response Team, which sends mental-health-focused responders instead of police where appropriate.
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