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Orland Park introduced a new Mental Health Response program that will dispatch a mental health worker to those in crisis. (Yasmeen Sheikah/Patch)
ORLAND PARK, IL The Orland Park Police Department said it has incorporated a new Mental Health Response Unit during an announcement at a new conference in the Orland Park Police Station, 15100 S. Ravinia Ave., Wednesday morning.
Officials said the new program was created to ensure the mental health needs of all residents are met, which is especially relevant during the coronavirus pandemic. The new unit is created in partnership with Trinity Services, and officials say it allows for real-time, thorough and in-depth assistance for those in need, when and where they need it most.