A rebrand of the national suicide prevention hotline promised an alternative to police response for mental health crisis. But that hinges on having someone else who can rapidly show up in times of need. Los Angeles County has struggled to increase its non
In Los Angeles, Dr. Shayan Rab of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is pioneering a bold and innovative to psychiatry practice, taking
LA is developing one of the most robust “street psychiatry” programs in the nation. The goal is to meet unhoused individuals experiencing mental health issues where they are.