The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) in partnership with the Evidence Exchange Network (EENet) is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, March 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on police-emergency department issues. Police officers, by virtue of their role as emergency responders, are often the first to arrive on the scene of a mental health crisis, and they often accompany individuals to the emergency room. Police officers and emergency room staff can offer unique insight about how to make the emergency room more efficient for all, both in terms of reducing wait-times for police officers and increasing care for the person in crisis. This webinar will highlight strategies for implementing police-emergency department protocols and provide an example of a successful protocol from Hamilton, Ontario. This free webinar is intended for individuals and organizations who provide services to individuals with mental health, addictions and other human service needs, and those working in the fields of policing, hospital and emergency response. Space is limited so register early!
You can get more information or register by visiting the event page!