No hospital, no handcuffs: SA’s new response to mental health crisis

When a distress call comes in, police aren’t the only ones responding. A new SA program pairs officers with health professionals – and it’s keeping thousands out of hospital. A man disappears after sending a distressing text to his partner. When he finally returns home, the police are ready to take him to hospital – … Continue reading No hospital, no handcuffs: SA’s new response to mental health crisis