Mobile crisis responders look back on two years of county mental health work

It’s been two years since San Diego County launched its Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT). The providers behind these units say they’ve learned a lot in the meantime.

Groups of mental health professionals and care providers provide professional assistance to people experiencing mental health issues throughout the county.

Breawna Lane, Administrator Telecare MCRT Running a county-wide program, the key to providing effective care is providing help to people before their condition worsens and worsens.

“As a society, we really think these people are on the edge and try to be more proactive and intervene when people are escalating to that point to avoid hospitalization. That’s the best way to support people, Lane said.

Since the program’s inception, the team has handled nearly 3,600 calls.

Lane and MCRT Regional Operations Director Mary Woods joined Midday Edition on Thursday to detail the county’s efforts to address the mental health crisis.