Cutting edge police and mental health project launches to help those in need in Wakefield

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Specially trained police officers have joined forces with our mental health colleagues in a cutting-edge project to try and stop those in need from spiraling into crisis and potentially crime.

Dedicated officers from a new Wakefield police team are now working hand in hand with nursing staff from the Trust to support a small number of identified persons who often come to police and mental health services attention when needing help most.

The new Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) team is the first of its kind in West Yorkshire, and it’s hoped the enhanced support provided to a small number of people at a critical state will have a big impact on improving mental health and in reducing overall calls for service to the force.

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Cutting edge police and mental health project launches to help those in need in Wakefield

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