Area Law Enforcement Works with Mental Health Providers
January 11, 2021
Over the last decade or so, mental health awareness has been on the rise, which has led to partnerships between organizations looking to provide more well-rounded care to all people. One of these partnerships is between law enforcement and mental health professionals. In Benton County, Corvallis Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Department, and Benton County Behavioral Health (BCBH) all work together to help provide the best level of support possible.
Captain Don Rogers of the Benton County Sheriff’s Department told
The Advocate, “Those of us who work in Criminal Justice and the Mental Health professions have long recognized the need to address persons in crisis and recognize making an arrest is not always the most beneficial way to help the person or the community.”