The Brief
- The Phoenix 911 system will begin assessing calls for behavioral health assistance in addition to police and fire emergencies starting Monday, Dec. 15.
- The service, part of a city effort to streamline mental health response, will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and aims to save resources for appropriate emergencies.
PHOENIX – A big change is coming to the Phoenix 911 system on Monday, Dec. 15.
Operators will begin offering more than just help with fire and police emergencies. This is part of the city of Phoenix’s multi-million dollar effort to streamline the process of getting the right help to the right people.
What we know:…