PACT

• City of Penticton in dire need of more mental health help

  A recent Community Safety Review showed that RCMP are in dire need of more mental health resources in Penticton, B.C.

  Health

  Jan 23, 2023
  
• Tom Dyas promises more support for Kelowna RCMP if elected mayor

  Tom Dyas announced that if elected as Kelowna's mayor, he would seek to expand the Police and Crisis Team (PACT), and provide a full-time nurse at the RCMP detachment's cell block.

  Crime

  Aug 8, 2022
  
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• Saskatoon Police release 2021 dispatch and safety numbers

  The report also outlined PACT units diverted 353 people from going to an emergency room last year. This marks a 27 per cent increase from 2020.

  Crime

  Jun 16, 2022
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• Peer-based North Shore team aims to divert police from mental health calls

  The initiative pairs a trained peer-support worker with a mental health professional, who can be deployed to help a person or family facing mental health distress.

  Health

  May 6, 2022
• Program that helps Calgarians with mental health, addictions issues gets more staff, expands hours

  The Police and Crisis Team (PACT) is a partnership between AHS and the Calgary Police Service that offers mental health assessments and support.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2021
• Toronto program teaches at-risk youth how to cook healthy meals on a budget

  The PACTCooking program helps at-risk young people learn culinary and kitchen safety skills.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2019
• New North Battleford, Sask. PACT to help RCMP with mental health crisis calls

  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is partnering with RCMP in North Battleford to create a mobile team that can de-escalate mental health crisis situations.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2018
• Dedicated mental health team operating in Prince Albert, Sask.

  The goal of the Prince Albert police and crisis team is to provide the right care to people who are better served in the community.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2018
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• Regina Police Service increase staff for mental health support team

  The team aims to give direct access to mental health and addictions services by connecting vulnerable people to existing resources.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2017
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• Regina Police Service to expand dedicated mental health support team

  The Regina Police and Crisis Team provide much needed mental health support to front-line officers, and soon the team will double in size.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2017