NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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On Thursday, March 8, South Simcoe Police uniform officers alongside members of the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST) attended two residences in Bradford.
In one instance the person in crisis was transported to hospital by paramedics. Members of COAST met with the family to ensure that they are aware of the resources and supports that are available in the community.
At the second incident, members of COAST spoke directly to the person in crisis and were able to offer guidance to them in an effort to get the necessary counselling and supports to deal with their particular crisis.
The COAST members work within the community to supplement treatments and/or provide direction as to where resources can be accessed to assist them. This is done through follow-up visits by the Team.
COAST responds to all calls that involve crisis-response that include:
- mental health situations
- suicide-related incidents
- suspected overdoses
- occurrences involving persons experiencing adverse symptoms related to neurodevelopmental considerations (like autism)
- persons experiencing negative symptoms from dementia
- other crisis-related situations
COAST crisis workers are a partnership between South Simcoe Police and York Support Services Network (YSSN) 310-COPE and CMHA Barrie.
The program is partially funded by the Central Local Health Integration Network (CLHIN) and provides a valuable resource to both the residents of Innisfil and Bradford West Gwillimbury.
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