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The Co-Responders Unit, a joint effort between Cape Girardeau Police and Community Counseling Center, has revolutionized mental health crisis response, cutting officer on-scene time from 61 to 12 minutes. Successful at diverting individuals from hospitals or jails, it's become a cost-saving model for the community and state, prompting calls for expansion.
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How might the success of the Co-Responders Unit influence mental health crisis response nationwide?
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