RACINE, Wis. — A new pilot program to improve mental health crisis response is soon coming to parts of Racine County.

The county's human services department says it is launching a Law Enforcement Virtual Behavioral Health Pilot Program.

According to a release from the county on Thursday, the program will let mental health professionals provide real-time, virtual support to law enforcement during mental health crises.

“Racine County is proud to lead with innovative solutions that put people first,” County Executive Ralph Malicki said.

The county says this will ensure crisis workers can more quickly intervene, providing de-escalation support, behavioral health assessments and connections to ongoing care.

“This telehealth pilot brings critical behavioral health services directly into the

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