Situated in the county of Fairfield, Stratford is a Connecticut town with a population of about 52,000.
Modeling their crisis response program after neighboring Stamford, Stratford seeks to develop a co-response program by employing a full-time social worker and providing CIT training for first-line supervisors. The role of the social worker assisting the police involves facilitating connections between individuals experiencing mental health crises or substance use disorders and local treatment specialists and case managers. Cohort 2022.
Program Goals
The goals of the program aim to free up police resources and reduce mental health-related calls for service by having a social worker on staff.
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Stratford Police Department
Stratford Police Department CIT Press Release