Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, in partnership with the Edinburg (Texas) Police Department, has received $3 million to launch a mental health crisis response unit, myRGV reported July 18.
The funding, which is provided through the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration, will be used to form a team of behavioral health professionals and law enforcement officers who will work together to respond to situations involving people experiencing a mental health crisis.
The program aims to serve over 500 residents annually using a ride-along model that partners behavioral health professionals with specially trained officers as part of the initial emergency response, the report said.