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Cast Team Transforms Crisis Response | Cork News
A groundbreaking pilot program in Limerick, called Cast, is reshaping how mental health crises are handled—blending police, nurses, social workers, and care staff to prioritize health over handcuffs. Over a year, they responded to 1,000+ incidents, preventing 133 detentions, 61 ER visits, and 5 arrests, while diverting 19 cases from prosecution. The model’s human-centered, follow-up approach is hailed as transformative, with officials and the University of Limerick calling it a blueprint for nationwide change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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