Mental health team responds to crises without police in Indianapolis

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In Indianapolis, a new mental health team responds to mental health crises without law enforcement The new community response team is led by clinicians without police involvement. Advocates say this is a good step forward for safe interventions during mental health crises. However, there are concerns that the team currently responds to calls only in the downtown district and needs to be expanded.

WFYI’s Katrina Pross reports.