Boise Police Department - Issues Regarding Mental Health

The Mental Health Coordinator (MHC) coordinates and collaborates with members of the Boise Police Department and community partners to facilitate the delivery of mental health services to those facing a mental health crisis.  The MHC performs independent work related to educating law enforcement professionals to recognize signs of mental illness, intervening preemptively where possible, and connecting individuals with needed social services as follow-up to any police response or interaction.​