What if mental health workers responded to emergency calls? | Leslie Herod

The video discusses the challenges of using 911 for mental health crises and introduces alternative solutions like the Cahoots program in Eugene, Oregon. It highlights the importance of specialized mental health response teams working alongside police to provide better outcomes. The speaker shares personal experiences and advocates for criminal justice reform, emphasizing the need for empathy and appropriate resource allocation. Denver's successful implementation of a Co-response model is showcased as a positive example.

What challenges does the criminal justice system face according to the speaker?

What are the reported outcomes of the Co-responder model in Denver?

In what ways does the speaker suggest we can improve the approach to mental health crises?