A program that replaces police officers with health care workers on mental health and substance abuse calls in Denver, Colorado, is showing signs of success, according to a six-month progress ...

DENVER — The Denver Police Department said it's seeing success by pairing behavioral health specialists with officers while responding to 911 calls. Wednesday, the Denver Department of Public ...

The pilot period for a program in Denver that sends healthcare workers to respond to calls for mental health and substance abuse issues has so far been a success, according to local officials.CBS ...

Another U.S. city is reporting early success with a program that replaces traditional law enforcement responders with health care workers for some emergency calls. Previously, Denver 911 operators ...

The expansion comes after the STAR program garnered success with its pilot in 2020. So far, mental health professionals have responded to over 1,100 911 calls.

The Denver City Council on Monday voted unanimously to approve a $1.4 million contract with the Mental Health Center of Denver for the program’s continuation and expansion.

Another $1.4 million comes from the Caring for Denver Foundation, which is funded by a 2018 voter-approved 0.25% sales tax raise to address issues with mental health and addiction.

The Denver Sheriff Department plans to hire 12 psychologists, counselors and social workers so that a mental health professional will be available 24/7 to help people incarcerated in the city’s ...

Motorists head southbound along Interstate 25 toward the skyline Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ...