Tag: co_response_teams

New Zealand Expands Mental Health Co-Response Teams to Six New Regions

30 Jun 2026 1:29 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand expands mental health co-response teams to six new locations, tripling national coverage. This initiative aims to provide mental health support instead of a criminal justice response for those in distress, especially in rural areas.

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