Mental health leaders from the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay say more residents are seeking support, but gaps in crisis response ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People who answer 911 calls can deal with anything from emergencies to crises. Soon, Tampa Police dispatch will have dedicated ...

TAMPA, Fla. — A new program launched by the Tampa Police Department aims to reduce the number of mental health calls officers respond to and instead provide people experiencing crisis with ...

Many behavioral health calls to 911 involve someone who is experiencing a crisis. Now, there’s an initiative that puts mental health specialists in Tampa Police dispatch centers. After almost 30 days, ...

Staff with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay have responded to thousands of 9-8-8 calls since the lifeline launched in July 2022. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, you ...

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The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Intervention specialists say active listening and compassion is key. The Crisis Center can be reached by phone or online for ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will have a new three-digit number starting this weekend. Instead of the current 10-digit 1-800 number, people in crisis will now be able ...

TAMPA, Fla. — This week marks national public safety telecommunications week. It recognizes people who answer 911 calls and help with a wide range of crisis situations — including mental health and ...