A recent Matter News feature explores Columbus, Ohio's multi-year journey to build a community-based, non-police alternative crisis response system. The news article highlights the collaboration between community advocates, city leaders, law enforcement, and Mission Critical Partners (MCP), whose assessment identified key opportunities to improve the city's crisis response model.
Changing the future of crisis response doesn't happen overnight. Follow the story behind Columbus' journey to implement a 24/7 alternative response program and see how collaboration, planning, and innovation are helping shape what's next.