April 2019
Responding to Persons in Crisis in Los Angeles by: Charles Dempsey, Detective III Officer in Charge Mental Evaluation Unit/Admin-Training Detail L.A.P.D. A SMART way to respond to a mental health crisis, begins with collaboration. This collaboration between the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) and law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles has existed for over twenty five years. This collaboration had its beginnings in 1991, when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors convened the Incarcerated Mentally Ill Task Force (IMITF). This IMITF was comprised of concerned governmental and private agencies and was charged with addressing growing public concerns about the increased forced hospitalization and incarceration of mentally ill citizens. Read the full article on Page 8
added 4.24.2019
West Los Angeles: Full-time unfurnished office available in beautiful, new, two-office suite (to share with PhD psychologist). Office
is large (12’9”x 16’6”) and bright. Easy parking + available reserved parking for clinician. Pleasant building with other health
professionals. Available from May 1, 2019. Contact Karen_makchin@yahoo.com.