METHUEN — Chief Scott McNamara and Front Line Services President and CEO Matthew Page-Shelton will launch a comprehensive new behavioral health program with Methuen city officials on hand.
WHEN?
Monday, June 17, 1-2 p.m.
WHERE?
Sanborn Hall, Methuen Police Department, 90 Hampshire St.
WHO?
- State Rep. Estela Reyes
- State Rep. Ryan Hamilton
- Methuen Mayor Perry
- Methuen Police Chief Scott McNamara
- Front Line Service President and CEO Matthew Page-Shelton
WHAT?
Methuen Police, Front Line Services, City of Methuen leadership and other stakeholders will officially launch the Police Assisted Therapeutic Help (PATH) Program, a U.S. Department of Justice funded community-focused program aimed at helping those experiencing behavioral health challenges.
The PATH Program will provide a robust response to community behavioral health concerns and will include a Crisis Intervention Team comprised of an officer and clinician providing direct response to mental health crises; a Community Response Team comprised of a clinician and peer specialist providing assistance, outreach and education to the community of Methuen; and a PATH Rapid Outpatient team to provide immediate access to short-term outpatient services for those in need.
The PATH Program combines several recently implemented new programs created in partnership between Methuen Police and Front Line Services to create a comprehensive system that will support those with behavioral health issues.
“The over-arching goal of the PATH program is to serve the community in the community to build resiliency,” said Page-Shelton. “We are excited to launch this program and to begin making a real difference on the streets of Methuen.”
“The launch of our PATH Program marks a major milestone in our department-wide effort to improve our responses to behavioral health issues within the community,” said Chief McNamara. “We are committed to providing the best possible responses to behavioral health issues, and this innovative and comprehensive new program will go a long way toward improving our services.”
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