# Crisis response
Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
New Illinois Law Requires Trained Mental Health Professionals to Treat Those in Crisis Not Police or Firefighters
The Illinois Community Emergency Services and Supports Ac (CESSA) will establish a better and safer response to calls for mental health or behavioral intervention due to a crisis.
2022-01-13
David Heitz
Aurora may expand mental health mobile response team
Since September, a new mental health response unit in Aurora has been running and has already seen great successes, the city's homelessness manager said Monday. The Aurora Mobile Response Team pilot program likely will expand citywide this spring. It currently operates primarily in police district 1.
Aurora, CO2022-01-04
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Natalie Frank, Ph.D.Stories on this channel include a discussion about the things that cause us stress and the various ways we cope with an increasingly complex and chaotic world. Topics included are psychology, positive psychology and mental health, writing and writing advice, relationships and social support, maintaining a positive mindset and humor.
David HeitzI have been in the news business more than 30 years, spending much of my career at some of the best local newspapers in the country. Today, I report on Denver City Hall, homelessness and other topics for NewsBreak, much like I did in my twenties covering Newport Beach, Calif. for the Daily Pilot. I consider myself a lucky guy to still be doing what I love after so many years.