CENTRAL FALLS – The city of Central Falls has announced a partnership between the Central Falls Police Department (CFPD), Gateway Healthcare and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island to embed a full-time behavioral health clinician directly into its police response.

According to the announcement, the initiative means that when 911 calls involve a mental health or substance use crisis, residents will not only see police officers responding to help, they’ll also see a licensed behavioral health professional equipped to provide immediate support, crisis de-escalation, and follow-up care.

The clinician will also be a resource for officer capacity, offering specific mental health training, debriefings, and wellness support.

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