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CESSA 911 Mental Health Dispatch Implementation

Oak Park

Summary

Dispatch officials updated the board on the rollout of CESSA Level 1 protocols for routing mental health crisis calls to 988, noting very low initial call transfer volumes.

At a glance

Total mentions
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Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Operational coordination costs with regional dispatch and local mental health providers like Thrive Counseling Center.

✅Who benefits

Individuals experiencing mental health crises who receive specialized counselor-led support.

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