Arapahoe County lies in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan statistical area with a population of 655,700.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office aims to significantly enhance mental health services for both the public and individuals in custody. They aim to accomplish this through a multifaceted approach to crisis intervention, including the provision of crisis intervention team training, co-responder training, and the establishment of a dedicated co-responder position within the 911 communications center, catering to the needs of the City of Centennial and Arapahoe County. Such services are vital for effectively managing calls for service involving individuals in mental health crises, ensuring appropriate and compassionate responses from deputies. Cohort 2023.
Program Goals
- Enhance mental health services for both the public and individuals in custody
- Manage calls for service involving individuals in mental health crises, ensuring appropriate and compassionate responses from deputies
Key Partnership Organizations
City of Centennial | Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department | Arapahoe County Human Services | Aurora Mental Health | AllHealth Network | NAMI
Learn More
Welcome to Arapahoe County, CO – Official Website (Crisis Intervention Program)
Welcome to Arapahoe County, CO – Official Website (Behavioral Health Response Program)
Colorado Sheriff Launches ‘Co-Responders’ For Mental Health Calls (coffeeordie.com)