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DocuSign Envelope ID: A6F9B63F-7531-4AE1-A02A-B90936656SA1 The behavioral health clinicians are dispatched to assist law enforcement officers and community members, with a full-time clinician, working out of the Louisville Police Department (when not on calls or providing other related services as authorized by the Chief of Police or his/her designee). Mental Health Clinician may also be assigned to the Kestrel Community for up to one aftemoon/moming per week for the convenience of Kestrel Residents who may be in need of Mental Health and/or Elder Services information or referrals. 4. A) Initial Encounter Procedure -Co Responder Program • Clinicians are embedded 5 daysAyeek at Louisville PD (one full-time Clinician). The specific days/hours will be at the discretion of the Police Department, based on need, as determined by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. • Officers can contact clinicians directly or request a response through their agency's dispatch center. • A clinician and officer(s) respond to a scene together, and the officer clears the scene for safety. • Clinicians will drive their own vehicles to the scene or with an officer if appropriate. • Clinicians provide de-escalation services and assess for emergency psychiatric hold, ongoing mental health and/or addictions treatment needs, and elder needs. • If there is probable cause for criminal charge(s), the officers decide whether to divert or file the charge(s). The clinician may still provide de-escalation and referral services if charges are filed. • Clinicians can accompany officers to the hospital or Crisis Walk -In Center to provide collateral information and facilitate a warm hand-off. • Utilize telehealth to provide co -responder services when alternate means are not in the best interest of the individual or co -responder. B) Initial Encounter Procedure -Other Mental Health or Elder Services are embedded - days/week at Louisville PD (one full-time Clinician). The specific days/hours will be at the discretion of the Police Department, based on need, as determined by the Chief of Police. Officers can contact clinicians directly or request a response through their agency's dispatch center. • A clinician and officer(s) respond to make the initial contact together • Clinicians will drive their own vehicles to the scene or with an officer if appropriate. • Clinicians provide elder needs, de-escalation services, and as needed, assess for emergency psychiatric hold, ongoing mental health and/or addictions treatment needs. • Utilize telehealth to provide co -responder services when alternate means are not in the best interest of the individual or co -responder. 5. A) Outreach and Follow Up Procedure- The Co Responder Program The clinicians follow-up with clients within 48 hours of the initial encounter to assist with engagement into ongoing treatment, by providing support for the following types of services: • Screening and assessment to begin treatment (e.g., outpatient therapy, psychiatry) • Care coordination with existing treatment providers, including behavioral, physical, dental health needs, as well as Boulder County Criminal Justice Services (CJS), Boulder County Probation Department and other services as needed • Coordination with benefits specialists, housing assistance, and other basic needs